I believe in protecting the life of every American. and I do not think we ought to have to resort to methods pursued probably 40 years ago. at any rate. when the bandits and Indians used to comne across and depredate our Americans and w|iei a certain American force under a certain American general chased theni into Mexico about 100 miles and rounded them up and killed every one of them. I do not think we ought to go back to a thing of that kind. This statement is not made in a spirit of hostility toward anyone. but I make it in justice to the people I represent and the protection of their property. General Harbord. I will state. recently stated to me that he had no intention of abandoning certain posts along the border. but I would very much regret to see the border patrol taken off. an it is of so grave importance I felt I should call -it to the attention of the House.
Identified stereotypes
Generalization of Mexicans as bandits.