If we here in this chamber don't work together to reform the government, the people will rise up and reform it themselves. And I will join them. And I will fight with them.
I still hope the Legislature will join me, and we can go to the ballot together with a bipartisan plan, ... But one way or another, with the people's help, there will be action this year.
While it is clear that more needs to be done to reduce illegal crossing, the situation in California has improved significantly in the last few years and illustrates that significant progress is attainable if we join together in a dedicated effort,