Historically we've seen an increase in the number of persons applying to be naturalized anytime immigration reform is being discussed nationally. We saw it in the 1990s, and we are seeing it now.

To use that as an excuse to scuttle the program would undermine the integrity and security of the country.

It is going to help us reduce the paperwork. By simplifying the paperwork, that will allow us to move the petitions and applications through much faster.

The reforms are going to be extensive.

If they think they are qualified, they should apply. But at the same time, they have to realize that there are penalties for filing for fraudulent benefits.