Text out of context is pretext. You need to read the paragraphs above your quote. He said they should get in the line like everyone else.
Supporting a "pathway to citizenship" is supporting amnesty. And given RINO Rick's long history of supporting both ILLEGAL aliens, taxpayer-funded subsidies for them, and labeling as heartless those who dare disagree, he is all about amnesty. Nice try, though.
If I were president, my policy would be simple. First, secure the border. Second, build a crapload of detention centers along the southern border. Third, assist Mexico with the construction of immigration administrative offices IN MEXICO. Anyone here in the US illegally has one path towards citizenship. FROM MEXICO, they can apply for citizenship (along with everyone else). This will result in self-deportation.
Anyone caught here in the US after the border is secured, gets fingerprinted, deported and is NEVER allowed citizenship. A second illegal visit will cost them 5 years in prison, funded by MEXICO (or the country of origin) followed by deportation.