FWIW, to a lot of constitutional conservatives, the major problems in the US begin with being invaded and can only end when the invasion is stopped. I'm not familiar with Rick Perry's attitudes toward that, but if he doesn't demand that the border be enforced and all invaders sent home, I'll never vote for him.
It's not just another issue. It's the one that needs to be solved, or we're doomed.
but if he doesn't demand that the border be enforced and all invaders sent home, I'll never vote for him.To paraphrase Perry, 'you have no heart'.
That should help you out with understanding where he is on the illegals issue.