There will be political implications. There is a national election in Mexico in about 6 weeks. and I will guarantee this issue will be a major issue in that debate. And who wins those elections will have a huge implication in terms of how much cooperation we get on dealing with immigration policy. My colleague from Texas. Senator CORNYN. and I spent a weekend with our colleagues from Mexico about 4 months ago. To their credit. the Mexican Congress. along with all five Presidential candidates. adopted unanimously in their legislation provisions regarding immigration policies. At the very top of those lists were border security issues. That had never happened before. Mr. President. It was a major change in how Mexico is looking at immigration policy. My hope is. as we talk about matters we think are important for securing our borders. we will do so in consultation with our neighbors. I am not suggesting we give them veto power. but if you are going to put up a fence of some 3 to 1.000 miles long. first of all. there is a question of whether that will work. but I guarantee you it will not work if we dont have the cooperation of the very government we are seeking cooperation from. if we impose this fence without dealing with them. talking with them. asking their advice. working with them.
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