The statement is a direct quotation attributed to Jorge Elorza. As a verbatim quote, it is factually accurate that he said these words. The content of the quote expresses an opinion/perspective rather than a verifiable factual claim, but the statement being fact-checked is that Elorza said it, which is supported by the source provided.

While approximately 800,000 individuals have ever been approved for DACA, the characterization of its elimination as a "direct attack on the American Dream" is a subjective opinion, not a verifiable fact.