You are correct. I can remember him stating his immigration policy in 2000.
Those who claim to be "outraged" now voted for him even when he stated the same policies way back then.
You are absolutely correct. I wonder if anyone else was listening to his campaign. He has never wavered. At some time, one has to admire him for having the courage of his convictions. Even when his convictions are not popular with “the base”....He said just this week that this should not be a partisan issue. I agree.