Perry’s lack of willingness to stand behind the fence construction most assuredly helped encourage more illegals to stop by for tea and benefits. Because there was nothing to stop them, Thanks in part, to Rick’s help.
He is on record as being against physical fencing. Texas is a major entry point for illegals.
All the excuses people can come up with do not change these facts. If you are proud to be remembered as someone that supported the guy, that speaks for itself.
Did you notice that the fence didn’t stop them?
Yes, I’m a proud Texan.
Don’t know where you are from, but didn’t hear you ranting about Obama’s ‘non-help’.
The border is a river.
You want to fence it off and cede it to Mexico?
The river drives the agriculture of the entire border region.
By all means secure the border but "rah rah fence!" is far too simplistic a solution.