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Rice was correct, of course. Immigration reform was needed. The Republican Leadership at the time did not figure out, however, that the public did not trust Washington to secure the borders. Nor will it for the foreseeable future, given the rise of Mexican narco warfare in the Northern Mexican States.

Republicans can refuse to deal with this problem and cede more and more Hispanic voters to the Democrats, or they can forthrightly declare that they are in favor of legal immigration to the U.S. and stringent border security.

The Business Roundtable Crowd shortchanged the whole border question, which only showed everyone how out of touch they and the Washington party were with the Country. However, it should be noted that strident Wetback baiters like Tom Tancredo did poorly in the Republican primary.

Best,

Chris

[Pelham]

” However, it should be noted that strident Wetback baiters like Tom Tancredo did poorly in the Republican primary.”

“Wetback baiters” Fools of your ilk aren’t needed.