Illegal Immigration & Border Security

The United States is a nation of immigrants who came to this country seeking a better life for their families, but we are a nation of laws. There are an estimated 13 million illegal immigrants in the United States coming from countries all over the globe. This includes an estimated 385,000 living in North Carolina, costing the taxpayers of this great state of $1.3 billion a year.

Additionally, gaps in our border have become virtual “WELCOME MATS” for would-be terrorists who hope to do us harm. This is unacceptable.

Those here illegally broke the law; it’s that simple. I am against any form of amnesty for those here illegally.

I believe the initial step to a solution of this problem is securing our nation’s borders and ensuring our boarder agents are properly trained and fully equipped.