[blaquebyrd]

His administration says 6 million were deported since Bush took office. If true, why is 12 million so far fetched?

[jveritas]

The 6 millions were caught right at the borders and it was easier to deport them. The 12 millions illegal are already here and many of them came before 2001.

[BW2221]

"His administration says 6 million were deported since Bush took office. If true, why is 12 million so far fetched?"

Many of the 6 million that got caught were successful on the second or third attempt, so they're part of the 12 million now.