"President Fox’s vision for an open border is a vision I embrace, as long as we demonstrate the will to address the obstacles to it. An open border means poverty has given way to opportunity, and Mexico’s citizens do not feel compelled to cross the border to find that opportunity."
So, the "Fox vision" is increased economic prosperity so that the Mexicans stay on their side of the border and do not feel compelled to come here illegally?
Hey! Sounds great!
I support that vision too!
The "Fox vision" is this:
"Mr. Fox said all immigration barriers should be removed to allow people to live and work in the country of their choosing, whether it be Mexico, the United States or Canada."
Mexicans living and working wherever they want, U.S., Mexico, Canada. No border. THAT is the open border he envisions. That is AMNESTY.
Perry said he's fine with that, so long as the following criteria are met:
"President Fox’s vision for an open border is a vision I embrace, as long as we demonstrate the will to address the obstacles to it. An open border means poverty has given way to opportunity, and Mexico’s citizens do not feel compelled to cross the border to find that opportunity. It means we have addressed pollution concerns, made substantial progress in stopping the spread of disease, and rid our crossings of illicit drug smuggling activity."
He's not opposed to Mexicans crossing the border and living and working here, he just wants to make sure they are not doing it because of a rotten Mexico economy. So, he's ok with the whole live and work wherever you want idea, it's just that there are some issues to iron out.
Sounds a lot like Bush, huh?
It's amnesty. There's no better word for it.
I don't care if Mexico becomes Utopia, America is a sovereign nation, and a nation without borders is NOT A NATION.