Session #109 · 2005–07

Speech #1090092348

Mr. Speaker. when it comes to U.S. immigration policy. who is really in charge? Is it Mexico City or Washington. D.C.? On almost a daily basis. Mexican officials seem to interfere with the immigration matters and U.S. laws. Mexican officials on both sides of the border are righteously indignant about American policies pertaining to the security of our border. Many American officials are oblivious to the problem as well. There is a continuous moaning and groaning rhetoric complaining we should not prevent illegals from entering the sovereign United States. I want to make it clear again that I fully support immigration. legal immigration. It is not fair to America. nor is it fair to those who are trying to enter our country lawfully that every year thousands of people enter our country illegally. We must stop sending the wrong message to the world that we will wink at illegal immigration. It appears to me that the leaders of Mexico give lip service to our immigration and border security laws. Mexico must stop encouraging illegal entry to the United States and the disrespect for the dignity and sovereignty of this country. So I ask. When it comes to U.S. immigration policy. who is in charge? Is it Mexico City or is it Washington. D.C.?
Keywords matched
border security illegal immigration immigration

Classification

Sentiment
Negative
Stereotyping
No
Confidence
95%
Model
gemini-2.0-flash
Framing
Legal / procedural Security threat

Speaker & context

Speaker
TED POE
Party
R
Chamber
H
State
TX
Gender
M
Date
2005-11-16
Speech ID
1090092348
Paragraph
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