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Today, the speaker signs executive orders to strengthen the immigration system. They clarify that these orders are not creating new laws but rather eliminating previous policies. The first order aims to undo the previous administration's practice of separating children from their families at the border without a plan for reunification. The second order addresses the root causes of migration to the southern border. The third order reviews and reverses harmful immigration policies implemented by the previous administration. The speaker emphasizes the importance of a fair and humane legal immigration system. They express hope that through the reestablishment of the task force and the goodwill of the neighbors, these children will be reunited and the country will regain its reputation as a haven for those in need.

In the past 3 years, there has been a significant increase in illegal border crossings and a backlog of asylum cases. The speaker questions why the secretary deserves to keep his job, considering these issues. The secretary responds by acknowledging the problems and emphasizing the need for legislation to address the broken immigration system.

The speaker claims illegal border crossings have gone from 10,000 to zero, and that ICE and border patrol morale is at an all-time high. They assert Mexico is no longer cooperating with illegal immigration efforts because they are afraid. The speaker states the border wall will be completed to the Gulf in some form. They claim comprehensive immigration reform is unnecessary, and that simply enforcing existing laws has been successful.

The speaker claims the mainstream media doesn't want to cover the story of violent criminals being removed from the country. The speaker says they have gotten violent criminals and "low lives" off the streets and removed them from the country since taking office. They claim last month had the lowest border crossings on record due to a new president, not new legislation. The speaker states that over 5,000 children have been reunited with their families or a safe guardian since they came into office. The speaker says they are cleaning up communities by removing people who have committed heinous and violent crimes. The speaker says these removals are a matter of law and order.

Today, I signed executive orders to improve the immigration system, focusing on protecting dreamers, ending the Muslim ban, and managing borders. These orders aim to eliminate harmful policies from the previous administration. The first order works to reunify families separated at the border. The second addresses root causes of migration to the southern border. The third orders a review of past immigration policies. These actions aim to create a fair, orderly, and humane immigration system, promoting safety and prosperity in America.

The speaker emphasizes that the border is not open and clarifies that thousands of people are crossing the border daily, with some surrendering themselves and others evading capture. They mention the importance of securing the border and highlight the efforts made by the president to address the situation since day one. Additionally, they mention the country's economic strength and refer to the January 6th attack as the most severe assault on democracy.

The speaker points to a chart showing a sharp decrease in illegal immigration during their time in office. They claim it was the lowest in history. They criticize the current president for a significant increase in illegal immigration, estimating around 20 million people. The speaker suggests looking at more recent data for a clearer picture.

Most Americans believe the administration is failing on the border issue as the number of people attempting to cross the southern border is at a record high. The speaker acknowledges the broken immigration system and emphasizes the need for a safe and humane border policy in the short term. They also highlight the importance of addressing the root causes of migration in the long term. The speaker urges Congress to take action and stop playing political games, encouraging them to be part of the solution.

We need comprehensive immigration reform because there is currently no path to citizenship for the 11 to 12 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S. It's irresponsible not to have a plan for these individuals. Although there have been bipartisan agreements, the current administration refuses to sign them. The president has created a false narrative about a border crisis, using it to justify his focus on building a wall, which has stalled government operations and affected workers.

No great nation can be in a position where they can't control their borders. It matters how you control your borders. Not just for immigration, but it matters for drugs, terror, a whole range of other things. When I took office, I committed to fixing this broken immigration system and securing our borders. Undocumented workers who broke our immigration laws must be held accountable, especially those who may be dangerous. We need to hold employers responsible for hiring Americans first. We should prioritize jobs for Americans before considering bringing in extra workers. Illegal immigration is wrong and we need to stop future flows of illegal immigration. We must secure our borders and create a rational system of legal immigration.

The speaker states they are consistent in their policies regarding immigration, both before and after Trump's election. They believe the federal government must handle immigration and that open borders would cost cities $7.5 billion. As a lifelong law enforcement official, the speaker maintains that public safety is a prerequisite to prosperity and that the federal government is constitutionally responsible for immigration. They argue against shifting responsibility to cities, regardless of who is president. When asked if they are okay with the Trump administration's handling of immigration, the speaker reiterates that the entire federal government must focus on immigration. They emphasize the positive contributions of immigrants to the city and that mayors should not have to manage the issue. The speaker avoids a direct yes or no answer, maintaining consistency in their stance.

The speaker states that an historic flood of undocumented immigrants crossed the border during the first three years of the administration, with arrivals quadrupling from the last year of President Trump. The speaker asks if it was a mistake to loosen immigration policies. The other speaker responds that the policies proposed are about fixing a problem, not promoting one. The first speaker reiterates that the numbers quadrupled. The other speaker claims that they have cut the flow of illegal immigration by half, as well as the flow of fentanyl by half, but that Congress needs to act to fix the problem.

Politicians need to stop using immigration as a political tool and address it as a serious challenge. I will collaborate with both parties to enact the border security bill that was previously halted. As attorney general of a border state, I witnessed the chaos caused by transnational criminal organizations. As president, we will swiftly remove those who enter unlawfully, prosecute the cartels, and provide essential support to border patrol.

- Speaker 0 states that criminals will be deported and that entering the US illegally increases the likelihood of being caught and sent back. They describe these actions as lawful and representative of the approach taken by every Republican and Democratic president for the past fifty years. - Speaker 1 asserts the need for tough conditions: people should be told to come out of the shadows, and if they have committed a crime, they should be deported with no questions asked; they will be removed. - Speaker 2 addresses widespread concern among all Americans about the large numbers of illegal aliens entering the country. They claim the jobs held by these individuals might otherwise be occupied by citizens or legal immigrants, and that public services used by them impose burdens on taxpayers. The administration is described as having moved aggressively to secure the borders by hiring a record number of new border guards, by deporting twice as many criminal aliens as ever before, by cracking down on illegal hiring, and by borrowing welfare benefits to illegal aliens. In the upcoming budget, there will be efforts to do more to speed the deportation of illegal aliens who are arrested for crimes, and to better identify illegal aliens in the workplace as recommended by the commission headed by former congresswoman Barbara Jordan. - Speaker 2 concludes by emphasizing that we are a nation of immigrants, but also a nation of laws. It is described as wrong and self-defeating for a nation of immigrants to permit the abuse of immigration laws seen in recent years, and there is a stated commitment to doing more to stop it.

The speaker was asked when the border situation became a crisis, and responded that the immigration system has been broken for a long time, even before the Trump administration. The speaker stated the system needs to be fixed and more resources are needed, such as more judges to process cases faster. Congress is the only place that can fix it. The questioner noted that many Trump border policies were rescinded and that the border patrol union supported a bipartisan bill, but also endorsed Donald Trump and called the current administration a failure on border security.

Speaker 0 states that voters in Pennsylvania and across the country consider immigration a key election issue, specifically the influx of illegal immigrants from over 150 countries. Speaker 0 asks how many illegal immigrants Speaker 1's administration has released into the country over the last three and a half years, suggesting a number like 1,000,000 or 3,000,000. Speaker 1 agrees immigration is a topic of discussion. Speaker 1 states that the U.S. has a broken immigration system that needs repair. Speaker 0 claims that 6,000,000 people have been released into the country.

As president, the speaker will collaborate with Congress to establish a pathway to citizenship for long-term, hardworking immigrants. The speaker believes these immigrants deserve a functional system. As president, the speaker will protect national sovereignty, secure the border, and fix the broken immigration system.

I was attorney general of a border state and successfully prosecuted transnational gangs, drug cartels, and human traffickers. Our immigration system is broken, and we need comprehensive reform with strong border security and a pathway to citizenship.

Speaker 1 stated she never intended to nor will she ever allow America to have a border that is not secure. She believes illegal immigration needs consequences. Part of her plan includes putting in resources, including increasing penalties. The full plan is available at kamalaharris.com.

The speaker testifies that the border is secure and praises the president's efforts to implement a humane and orderly strategy. They mention that things are going better than expected and emphasize the importance of a secure border for any nation. The administration has taken unprecedented action to manage migrants and ensure safety. They reiterate that the border is closed and stopping the flow of people. Overall, their main message is that the border is secure and they are executing a comprehensive strategy to achieve this.

The speaker asserts that the Trump administration's immigration policy treats immigrants like criminals. They claim America is too great to fall prey to Donald Trump's anti-immigrant agenda. The speaker advocates for restoring basic humanity to the immigration system, starting with repealing the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 through the "Neighbors Not Enemies Act," with the goal of ending what they describe as this xenophobic law.

An interviewer states that undocumented immigrant arrivals quadrupled during the first three years of the speaker's administration compared to the last year of President Trump's term and asks if loosening immigration policies was a mistake. The speaker responds that the problem is long-standing and that solutions have been offered since day one. The interviewer asks again if allowing the increase was a mistake. The speaker says the proposed policies are about fixing, not promoting, the problem. The interviewer reiterates that the numbers quadrupled. The speaker claims that due to their actions, they have cut the flow of illegal immigration and fentanyl by half, but congressional action is needed to fix the problem.

The speaker claims illegal immigration has dropped from 10,000 people to zero, and ICE and border patrol morale is at an all-time high. Mexico is allegedly no longer cooperating with illegal immigration forces because they are afraid. The border wall will be completed to the Gulf in some form. Comprehensive immigration reform is unnecessary; enforcing existing laws is sufficient.

Donald Trump, as the speaker acknowledges, could have done more to address the issue of illegal immigration during his time in office. While he had control over both houses of Congress and the White House, the number of illegal border crossings in 2020 was around 400,000. Currently, that number has risen to nearly 3,000,000. The speaker believes that there were actions Trump could have taken to address this problem, such as building a wall. However, they also acknowledge that there were some measures implemented, although they do not specify what those were.

The speaker criticizes Trump's border policies, promising to reverse them if elected. They pledge not to deport non-felons, increase refugee targets, and improve asylum processes. The focus will be on protecting asylum seekers and ending harsh immigration practices. They emphasize the importance of compassion and fairness in handling immigration issues.