Paul Gosar Quotes

Immigration reform is a must, an amnesty. So that's my position. I've been pushing that one since before it was popular.

We're not going to deport 12 million people, so let's stop this fiction. Let's give them permanent status.

I am strongly opposed to any form of amnesty, including, especially, executive amnesty.

I just always believe that we should not reward people with citizenship whose first act in this country was a violation of the law. And I continue to hold that view. But let me say, I think there is plenty of room here for compassion. And there's plenty of room here for crafting a solution that will deal with this issue in the long term.

I will never support amnesty legislation because it will not work.

Any proposal that allows people who are here illegally to cut to the front of the line is amnesty.

Illegal aliens have broken our laws, and they shouldn't be rewarded with amnesty and immediate legalization.

I'm not in favor of any amnesty whatsoever.

I think we should be pushing for amnesty and a path to citizenship for every undocumented person residing in the United States who has not committed a violent crime, with a special emphasis on keeping families together.

So we still need a permanent fix. The president would sign the Dream Act tomorrow, the next day, the day after that. That's ultimately the only way to fix this, is for congressional action.

If you support amnesty, you should vote for the Democrats.

We should have a path to legal status for the 12 million people that are here illegally. It means, come out from the shadows, pay a fine, earn legal status by working, by paying taxes, learning English. Not committing crimes and earn legal status where you're not cutting in front of the line for people that are patiently waiting outside.

If you say the word amnesty - the 'A-word,' so to speak - it's DOA. If there's even a hint of amnesty in my district, it's dead on arrival.

On immigration reform you don’t get a bill without a path to citizenship .

The key here is to be fair to the 11 million [illegal immigrants], starting with the [2 million younger illegals] ‘Dreamers'....I’ve stopped letting 30 percent of the people who are mad about immigration determine how I behave. To those who feel like you should deport [younger illegals], boy, I couldn’t disagree with you more…. To the people who object to this, I don’t want you to vote for me because I cannot serve you well.

The policy is anyone who's here illegally is here illegally, does not have the right to be here. We'll decide whether it's in our interest to let them stay or not. Perhaps it is in our interest to let some of them stay.

I do not support amnesty. I do not support driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

Congress has consistently rejected policies that aim to allow illegal aliens to serve in the military.

Most Americans do not support amnesty, especially without securing the borders.

One simple rule: no amnesty, no special pathway to citizenship.

We know that a ready amnesty tends to be an invitation to more illegal entries.

I do feel immigration will probably be dealt with as long as [the solution] doesn't provide amnesty ... Five years ago, all hell broke loose ... This year, I thought phones would ring off the hook again. They really haven't. I think everybody realizes we have a problem.

We can still find middle ground, truly secure our borders, deal with those already here and address our labor needs. But those who advocate giving current illegal aliens and future guest workers a special path to citizenship must compromise.

Mexicans are quasi-legal.

Republicans want to be tough and say, 'Illegals, you're gone.' But the answer is a lot more complex than that.