Lindsey Graham just took to Twitter a few minutes ago to weigh in on the lawlessness at the border, calling on Democrats to oppose it if they believe in fair treatment of illegals. He explains below:
As someone who has worked for over a decade to fix our nation’s broken immigration system, some thoughts on the caravans and the current situation on our southern border.
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) November 26, 2018
#1
We will not have the necessary ‘buy-in’ from the American people for a solution dealing with illegal immigrants already in the United States if we cannot convince the public we have the ability to stop future waves of illegal immigration.
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) November 26, 2018
#2
The current chaos at our southern border must be dealt with properly or we will never find a solution to our broken immigration system.
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) November 26, 2018
#3
Everyone who supports dealing fairly with illegal immigrants already in the United States should make it clear the lawless behavior occurring at the southern border crossing will not be tolerated.
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) November 26, 2018
#4
Americans want an immigration policy which we control, not one where illegal immigrants control us.
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) November 26, 2018
We are a nation of immigrants. We are also a kind and generous people. But Americans will not be played for fools.
#5
It’s simple: We as Americans – have the right to decide who gets to come into our country, not immigrants seeking to force their way in.
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) November 26, 2018
#6
I have worked with many Democrats who have compassion for illegal immigrants already in the United States.
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) November 26, 2018
In order to solve this problem, now is the time for Democrats to be clear that they too oppose the lawless behavior from illegal immigrants at the border.
#7
They can also offer their strong support for additional efforts to secure our border today and in the future.
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) November 26, 2018
#8
Showing the American people we will take a tough line on future waves of illegal immigration helps build the necessary political support to deal fairly with the problems created in the past.
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) November 26, 2018
#9
It remains the pathway forward and Americans are watching how we handle this current test.
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) November 26, 2018
#10
I really like this new and improved Lindsey Graham. In the past I would have expected him to take a middle of the road approach on the lawlessness at the border. But he’s clear in this tweet storm that we absolutely should not tolerate it and that our immigration system should not be controlled or exploited by illegals.
I really like the line about Americans not being played for fools, but I think tweet #9 is key. I’m not soft on immigration at all, but I would be more empathetic to the illegals that have been allowed in by past administrations over recent decades IF we secured the border and our visa entry systems so that we had total control of who is here and who isn’t. But until that happens – whether we build a wall or not – I won’t be for any policy or law that gives any kind of residency to illegals just to keep doing it over and over again.