That’s right. Come in legally, and we’ll welcome you. Sneak in and freeload off us, and we’ll kick you out.
Someone I heard today made the point that we have an illegal alien invasion problem, not an illegal immigration problem, because the illegals are not “immigrating,” as they have no intent of becoming citizens of the U.S.A.
Perhaps openly and consistently acknowledging the problem for what it truly is, and naming it accordingly, would help create the will and mindset needed to deal with it, effectively and conclusively.