LEESBURG, Va. -- House Democratic Caucus Chairman Xavier Becerra (D-Calif.) said on Wednesday that he was happy to hear Majority Leader Eric Cantor's (R-Va.) support for allowing undocumented young people to become citizens. But it's not enough, Becerra said.
"Been there, done that. We've moved on," Becerra said at a press conference. "I think the American people have moved on. ... I hope that they're going to put it on fast forward on the Republican side when it comes to dealing with immigration reform, because if the playing field for them is 'Dream Act is a good idea,' that's yesterday's news."
About three-quarters of House Democrats are gathering here this week to discuss their conference's most important issues, including immigration and gun control. One of the first panels on Wednesday discussed immigration. Becerra said members talked about the need to act, but not specifics of legislation.
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