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We cannot continue to allow immigrants to come here illegally. And in this age of terrorism, we must not let in refugees whose intentions cannot be determined.

We must make clear that if you come here illegally, you will be sent back home.

While I support immigration regulated through a legal framework, I do not support rewarding those who broke the law to get here.

If America is a nation of laws as we proclaim, then our immigration laws are part of the package.

First of all, we haven't always welcomed immigrants.

If we build the legal immigration system better, then they come here, and we'll have a whole lot less illegal immigration.

I believe that the great majority of people coming here illegally have no other option. They want to provide for their family. But we need to control our border.

If we want to set and enforce a limit on immigration, we have to be willing to say no to would-be immigrants who look a lot like our own ancestors, not because there's anything wrong with them, but simply because admitting them would exceed our legal limit.

We must enforce the laws we have on the books, secure our borders, and deny special benefits to illegal immigrants such as in-state tuition rates. This approach is best for American citizens and is fair to those who have taken the time and effort to go through the legal immigration process.