He did not say...'legal immigrants' nor did he say...'illegal immigrants', only immigrants. That leaves it up to our own interpretation of which set of immigrants he was talking about. Since we don't seem to have a problem will legal immigrants storming our borders to get across and dying in the desert of thirst, why bring up the subject at all then unless it was in reference to illegals?
If you wonder why he brought the subject up, perhaps you should ask him.
Interpret this:
Keeping America competitive requires an immigration system that upholds our laws, reflects our values, and serves the interests of our economy. Our nation needs orderly and secure borders. (Applause.) To meet this goal, we must have stronger immigration enforcement and border protection. (Applause.) And we must have a rational, humane guest worker program that rejects amnesty, allows temporary jobs for people who seek them legally, and reduces smuggling and crime at the border. (Applause.)
Stop lying, pbrown; you're better than that.