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This requires not only improved border security, enhanced penalties against illicit traffickers, institution of a guest worker program that works, and full enforcement of unfair labor practice laws against employers who exploit undocumented workers, but also cooperation with governments like Mexico.

Now, I'm not in any way suggesting that Clark in any way means what he's saying. I nonetheless think it's highly significant that he's publishing these views (in Spanish as well, no less), for the simple reason that it shows that public opinion is plenty in favor of taking tough measures against illegal immigration. And that puts the lie to all the Bushbots' constant irritable excuse-making about how Bush needs do deal with political "realities" and therefore that's why he's fully allowing and even encouraging illegal immigration.