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I am not a Hispanic candidate. I am an American candidate who happens to be of Hispanic heritage, who understands the culture, who has worked the border and has a unique understanding of those issues. But rest assured my job is to represent all Americans as a U.S. senator.

I feel honored that the Hispanic community in the United States have embraced me. I'm really happy and honored to receive their support.

I want to have a good vote in the Senate so we send the message that the Republicans and the Democrats are together in favor of immigration reform.

I still passionately support comprehensive immigration reform legislation with a path to full and equal citizenship.

I support legal immigration.

I am more than an immigration activist.

I absolutely advocate for comprehensive immigration reform.

Hispanic unemployment is higher than the national average and when the federal government is killing small businesses and killing jobs it is hurting the future of the Hispanic community and we need to carry that message.

U.S. politicians are increasingly recognizing the relevance of the Hispanic vote in U.S. politics.

It is clear from the reaction to our campaign so far that our message is resonating. I look forward to continuing to take this message to all Americans, and showing them that I can be as successful running the country as I was running the state of New Mexico.