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Joe Biden inherited a low rate of illegal immigration, but he made a central decision to reinstate catch and release. This means that when people are apprehended, they are let go. When asked if they think they can stay, all of them raised their hands. This problem can't be fixed as long as catch and release continues. The solution is to catch them, put them on a plane, and fly them back home. Until this changes, the problem won't be solved.

If you're a criminal, you'll be deported, and if you enter the U.S. illegally, your chances of getting caught just went up. According to Speaker 1, these actions are lawful and have been taken by both Republican and Democratic presidents for the past half century. Speaker 0 claims the media portrays Trump negatively for deporting illegal alien criminals, while Obama, Bill Clinton, and other Democrats were on board with this for years. Speaker 2 states their administration has moved aggressively to secure the borders by hiring a record number of new border guards, deporting twice as many criminal aliens, cracking down on illegal hiring, and barring welfare benefits to illegal aliens. Speaker 3 says using phrases like "undocumented workers" conveys that the government is not serious about combating illegal immigration. Speaker 1 says we cannot allow people to pour into The United States undetected, undocumented, and unchecked. Speaker 2 says they will try to do more to speed the deportation of illegal aliens who are arrested for crimes and to better identify illegal aliens in the workplace. Speaker 0 claims Obama deported 5,300,000 people, and Bill Clinton deported 12,300,000, questioning why there is a sudden change of heart now.

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.

The speaker claims the incoming administration wants to rectify abuses by enforcing immigration law, stating that those who entered illegally should leave. They allege the administration is stopping deportations. The speaker asserts that, according to the courts, it is lawful to be unlawful if you're Joe Biden, but unlawful to be lawful if you're Donald Trump.

We should be very clear about helping the lower-income population, but every country has to control its borders. Asked about taking a Republican deal that funds other things in exchange for accepting their border and immigration policies, the speaker says they probably would. The speaker states we need to control the borders, and we need more merit-based and seasonal immigration. DACA should have a place here, and we need a path to citizenship. According to the speaker, if you do not control the borders, you are going to destroy our country. The speaker suggests people are now realizing what a problem it is, as migrants are being sent to New York. The speaker says we want to have a big heart for the world, but we have to [control the borders].

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.

Immigration trends under Bush, Obama, and Trump's first term appear consistent. However, with Biden, the situation seems different, suggesting a lack of control at the border. Democrats may claim they oppose open borders, but the current circumstances imply otherwise. There are millions in South and Central America, and it's clear we cannot accommodate everyone.

The speaker discusses a position held by some in the immigrants' rights community who advocate granting legal status to those who are in the country illegally, or at minimum pausing deportations until better laws are enacted. This view is often framed in moral terms, emphasizing compassion and the idea that people should not be punished simply for trying to earn a living. The speaker acknowledges the sincere humanitarian impulse behind this argument but asserts that such an indiscriminate approach would be unwise and unfair. First, the speaker argues that granting legal status or suspending enforcement without regard to existing laws would send a problematic signal. It would suggest to people who are considering coming to the country illegally that there will be no consequences for that decision. The speaker warns that this could lead to a surge in illegal immigration as fewer barriers or penalties are perceived to exist, encouraging more individuals to attempt entry or stay despite being in violation of the law. Second, the speaker emphasizes the existence of a global queue or waiting process for legal entry. By offering widespread legal status or de facto amnesty, the policy would overlook or sideline the millions of people around the world who are currently waiting their turn to come to the country through legal channels. This aspect highlights a sense of fairness and order in immigration policy, underscoring that legal pathways and timelines are in place for a reason and should be respected. Third, the speaker reiterates a fundamental principle about national sovereignty and governance. The United States, like all nations, has the right and obligation to control its borders and to establish laws governing residency and citizenship. This point frames immigration policy as a matter of sovereign rights and societal rules that nations set to maintain order, security, and the integrity of their legal framework. In sum, the speaker presents a cautious stance against broad, indiscriminate legalization or halting deportations, arguing that such measures would be unwise and unfair, could encourage more illegal immigration, would disregard the legal processes that many people are patiently awaiting, and would conflict with the nation’s right and obligation to regulate entry and residency.

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.

The speaker discusses the immigration issue, noting improvements at the border, such as a decrease from 10,000 illegal entries to zero and improved morale among ICE and Border Patrol. Mexico is reportedly no longer cooperating with illegal immigration. However, the speaker claims that the prior administration systematically broke the law by allowing 10 to 12 million people to enter and reside illegally, and the courts did not object. Conversely, the current administration's efforts to enforce immigration laws are being blocked by the courts. The speaker argues that the courts consider it lawful to be unlawful under one administration but unlawful to be lawful under another. As an example, the speaker cites the case of Mr. Abrego Garcia, who has gang affiliations, was involved in human trafficking, and is in the country illegally, yet faces difficulties in deportation due to potential danger in El Salvador. The speaker questions who can be deported if someone like Mr. Garcia cannot.

During Trump's presidency, illegal aliens were deported, the border wall was built, and mass amnesty was not granted. Better leadership is needed to prevent criminals from entering our communities. Opening the southern border to criminals, allowing them to commit crimes, and then refusing to deport them, as Kamala Harris has done, is unacceptable.

The speaker states the intention to lower energy prices "almost immediately" by drilling. The speaker plans to close the border and remove "the crooked ones" and "the bad ones," while still allowing people to immigrate due to labor needs, particularly with the rise of AI and the needs of farmers. The speaker specifies that immigrants should not be "murderers, killers, drug dealers, and the kind of people that we have largely coming in right now."

We used to handle immigration differently in the past. Nowadays, it's harder. Take a nice woman with kids, for example. She shouldn't be here, but the children are beautiful. Back in Dwight Eisenhower's time, nobody complained. Our country was different then.

The speaker asserts the southern border was secured under President Trump, upsetting some colleagues who claim it was done the wrong way. The speaker believes their colleagues are upset it was done at all, alleging President Biden reversed these measures, effectively inviting illegal immigration. The speaker estimates President Biden has allowed up to 20 million people into the country illegally, likening it to adding 10 Nebraskas. The speaker suggests that either President Biden and supporting Democrats believe in open borders, or they appointed incompetent individuals to manage the border. The speaker asks if vetting at the border is considered racist and if these foreign nationals are viewed as potential new voters. The speaker states that opposing illegal immigration while supporting legal immigration does not make someone racist, but rather someone who believes in the rule of law. The speaker concludes by reiterating the border was secured under the current administration, upsetting some colleagues.

If you're a criminal, you'll be deported, and if you enter the U.S. illegally, your chances of getting caught just went up. According to Speaker 1, these actions are lawful and have been taken by both Republican and Democratic presidents for the past half century. Speaker 0 claims the media portrays Trump negatively for deporting illegal alien criminals, while Obama, Bill Clinton, and other Democrats were previously on board with this. Speaker 2 states their administration has moved aggressively to secure the borders by hiring more border guards, deporting twice as many criminal aliens, cracking down on illegal hiring, and barring welfare benefits to illegal aliens. Speaker 3 says using phrases like "undocumented workers" conveys that the government isn't serious about combating illegal immigration. Speaker 1 says we cannot allow people to pour into The United States undetected, undocumented, and unchecked. Speaker 2 says they will try to speed the deportation of illegal aliens arrested for crimes and better identify illegal aliens in the workplace. Speaker 0 claims Obama deported 5,300,000 people, and Bill Clinton deported 12,300,000, questioning why there is a sudden change of heart now.

Under President Trump, America's borders are closed to lawbreakers. Those who follow the law will find opportunity, while those who break it will face consequences.

This plan for immigration reform is not a free pass. Immigrants must pay fines, learn English, and wait their turn. Citizenship can be earned over time, but it's not guaranteed. The American people support immigration, but it must be controlled. We need a comprehensive approach that balances border security with compassion for those who have built lives here.

Look at that chart showing the lowest point of illegal immigration when I left office, indicated by the big red arrow. That represents the lowest recorded levels of illegal immigration in history. After that, the situation changed drastically under the current administration, leading to a significant increase in illegal immigration. It's alarming to see the current numbers, which are at an all-time high. The situation at the border has deteriorated, and it's disheartening to witness the impact on families and children.

- 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.

The media and our Democrat friends kept pushing for new border legislation, insisting it was the only solution. However, it seems all we truly needed was a change in presidential leadership.

We have a long-term problem with people coming into our country. It's important for us, as the potential future president, to address this issue. We need to focus on removing the bad individuals who are already here.

The speaker states they will close the border, but people will still come in legally because the country needs them. The speaker believes the current system is unfair to those waiting in line for years, studying and taking tests. The speaker claims to tell these people to go to the southern border instead, because it's faster.

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 discussion centers on a quote about deporting criminal illegal aliens, attributed to a political figure. The quote emphasizes being a nation of laws and holding accountable those who break them, especially dangerous individuals, noting that deportations of criminals had increased. Initial reactions link such policies to white American nationalism, racism, and xenophobia, with some finding the quote inconsistent with moral principles. The speaker then reveals the quote is from Barack Obama. This revelation surprises many, who expected it to be from Trump due to perceived differences in their approaches to immigration. Some suggest it highlights hypocrisy in politics. Despite Obama's higher deportation numbers at a comparable point in his presidency, some believe his policies were more humane than Trump's.