Immigration

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“Hispanic. 1. Spanish, adjective. 2. Latin American, adjective. 3. Hispano, noun. An American citizen or resident of Spanish decent. 4. Ducking under the cyclone fence, noun. 5. seen running from the scene of the crime, adjective. Clinging to a raft off the Florida coast.” --Richard Rodriguez

“I am not Latin American, because I am Hispanic. I am Hispanic because I live in the United States. //Thank you//. (For a larger fee, I will add there is no such thing as a Hispanic. //Thank you.//)” --Richard Rodriguez



"We're a nation of laws, and we must enforce our laws. We're also a nation of immigrants, and we must uphold that tradition, which has strengthened our country in so many ways. These are not contradictory goals. America can be a lawful society and a welcoming society at the same time. We will fix the problems created by illegal immigration, and we will deliver a system that is secure, orderly, and fair. So I support comprehensive immigration reform that will accomplish five clear objectives." --President Bush



"First, the United States must secure its borders. This is a basic responsibility of a sovereign nation. It is also an urgent requirement of our national security. Our objective is straightforward: The border should be open to trade and lawful immigration, and shut to illegal immigrants, as well as criminals, drug dealers, and terrorists."--President Bush

"At the same time, we're launching the most technologically advanced border security initiative in American history. We will construct high-tech fences in urban corridors, and build new patrol roads and barriers in rural areas. We'll employ motion sensors, infrared cameras, and unmanned aerial vehicles to prevent illegal crossings. America has the best technology in the world, and we will ensure that the Border Patrol has the technology they need to do their job and secure our border."--President Bush

"The United States is not going to militarize the southern border."--President Bush



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Reflection on Immigration