We haven't seen this kind of debate in years. This is an election year, and this is a high-profile issue.

Some people instinctively have a negative reaction to things of that sort.

There is bipartisan support for immigration reform in South Florida, including Gov. Jeb Bush, including the legislature, including our mayor in Miami. We in South Florida don't have to turn people's minds around.

She was always willing to meet and strategize and support those who were working in favor of CAFTA.

We need to take this critical mass and organize it. Marching is not enough. We need to harness this power.

Timing is everything in politics, and the timing is with us right now.