But certainly this has become a very emotional debate. And I become emotional about this because I feel in my heart and my head. just as my colleague does. that this is in the best interests of the United States of America. One of the most pressing problems that we have in the border States is the illegal immigration problem. Earlier today in the House we overwhelmingly passed. I am happy to say. an amendment that was designed to toughen up the Border Patrol. But frankly. we have to get at the root of the immigration problem thatwe have. the flow of illegal immigrants across the border into Arizona. California. Texas. and other States. which is overwhelming. And it seems to me that we have to recognize that improving the economy of Mexico is in the best interest of the United States as we try to got at the root of the problem of illegal immigration. because people leave Mexico for one very simple and basic reason: Economic opportunity. whether it is a job or welfare.
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