I don't know what 'operational control' of the border means, but I do understand the English language. And as I understand that phrase, that's not true. We do not have operational control.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
We always think of borders as something that separates two peoples but of course they unite them. It's something you have in common, literally.
There must be protection of the external borders.
The more borders we have, the more quarrels, the more wars. That's one way to think about borders - they're trouble.
While a strong presence on our southern border is imperative, the border cannot be secured unless we enforce our internal laws and stop ignoring the open complicity of U.S. companies and foreign nations to promote illegal activities.
Border security is a complex issue and will remain a top priority during the 2007 legislative year. As Congress works to fix this problem, I will continue to push for strong measures that beef up security at our borders.
Clearly, border security has been the top domestic issue of the year, and rightly so. Securing our borders is an essential aspect of our national security.
It's the federal government's job to secure the border.
I think in the U.S., the border fence is no longer an immigration issue primarily; it's a security issue.
We are protecting Europe according to European rules that say borders can be crossed only in certain areas in a controlled way and after registration.
We can control our borders, we just choose not too.