The
talk must stop. We must secure our borders now. A nation
without secure borders is no nation at all. It makes no
sense to fight terrorists abroad when our own front door
is left unlocked. This is my six point plan:
1. Physically secure our borders and coastlines. We must
do whatever it takes to control entry into our country
before we undertake complicated immigration reform
proposals.
2. Enforce visa rules. Immigration officials must track
visa holders and deport anyone who overstays their visa
or otherwise violates U.S. law. This is especially
important when we recall that a number of 9/11
terrorists had expired visas.
3. No amnesty. Estimates suggest that 10 to 20 million
people are in our country illegally. That’s a lot of
people to reward for breaking our laws.
4. No welfare for illegal aliens. Americans have
welcomed immigrants who seek opportunity, work hard, and
play by the rules. But taxpayers should not pay for
illegal immigrants who use hospitals, clinics, schools,
roads, and social services.
5. End birthright citizenship. As long as illegal
immigrants know their children born here will be
citizens, the incentive to enter the U.S. illegally will
remain strong.
6. Pass true immigration reform. The current system is
incoherent and unfair. But current reform proposals
would allow up to 60 million more immigrants into our
country, according to the Heritage Foundation. This is
insanity. Legal immigrants from all countries should
face the same rules and waiting periods.
