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The speaker discusses the terminology used by the federal government regarding immigrants. They state that the statutory term is not “undying” but “illegal aliens,” and that this is the term used by the government. The speaker suggests that using a different term is an attempt to water down the description of the issue, comparing the shift to a notion of “undocumented” people.
To illustrate, the speaker uses an analogy: if someone forgets their wallet and thus does not have their driver’s license, they still have a right to drive, implying that a missing document should not redefine whether someone is entitled to drive. The point being made is that choosing terminology is not simply about a minor omission but about a broader characterization of the status of those who come into the country.
The speaker asserts that entering the country “intentionally” and “to come in illegally” is not merely a matter of a missing document. They emphasize that, in their view, this involves a deliberate act of violation of the law. It is described as not just a simple mistake but a purposeful action. The speaker stresses that the act is often done “with the help of the cartels in many cases,” highlighting an element they consider significant in understanding the phenomenon.
In summary, the speaker argues that the official language frames immigrants as “illegal aliens” rather than using terms like “undocumented,” contending that the latter would downplay the act of illegal entry. They contend that illegal entry is an intentional breach of the law, not just an incidental lack of paperwork, and that, in many instances, it involves coordination with cartels.