Presumably between 2001 and 2004 the government accomplished reconnaissance cameras, border patrol agents, and unmanned aerial flights have all been increased at the border. In addition, BorderPatrol agents now have sweeping new powers to deport illegal aliens
I missed it too.
Unfortunately we must have some kind of "guest worker" program because we have killed 17% of our population since 1973.
There are other solutions. We could deport illegals, prosecute employers, and reform the immigration system if we need more warm bodies. We are going to get one. I'd support one if it included deporting criminals, mandatory health and liability insurance, and no citizenship path. And strict enforcement of the laws, particularly employers.
Getting back to the original track, a guest worker program was a part of the platform, which didn't take a particularly hard line on immigration.