But the argument is that we have to allow those living in our country illegally the opportunity to come out of the shadows and be a part of our country and our culture. That simply is not going to happen. because their loyalty lies with their former nation. And an amnesty giveaway is going to legalize their loyalty to their home country. not make them Americans. Mexico and other countries promote illegal immigration to the United States with one understanding: You send your money back home to Mexico. And America is not home. Billions headed south last year to Mexico alone.