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The current diversity visa program does a disservice to our immigration policy and to those immigrants who have moved through the more traditional process that allows them to lawfully reside in this country.

The desire from those abroad to join our ranks is overwhelming. Tens of millions have applied for the limited amount of diversity visas available every year, illustrating the demand and need to maintain this vital path to American citizenship.

The fact is that the diversity in this political class serves the same interest as diversity in any arena, which is it stirs the competitive pot.

I think it's not up to Congress to dictate what the right amount of diversity is, but I think it's Congress' place to ask the question, to any industry, in talking about what's going on out there. Is there a lack of preparation of the community to be ready to be involved in that industry?

Anyone who knows me knows I'm a strong advocate for diversity across all dimensions.

I'm not scared of diversity. We have to have debates and win the argument, and if there are amendments that need to be brought up so we find out where the party is, so be it.

Whatever their motivations, lawmakers on both side of the aisle have certainly discovered that immigration is one of those issues that resonate strongly with the public.

Diversity is about all of us, and about us having to figure out how to walk through this world together.

Diversity is America's most valuable resource. It is what makes us the most innovative nation on Earth.

When you've got a society that is diverse, what happens is for a time, the issue is integrating your minorities into that society.