Mike Pence on America's Broken Immigration System and Border Security

Perceptions of Open Borders

• 🌍 Mike Pence notes a perception of open borders not only in the UK but also among other European nations.
• 🇺🇸 He states that the Biden administration reversed policies that secured the US southern border and curbed asylum abuse.

The 'Remain in Mexico' Policy

• 🤝 The former Vice President highlights the 'Remain in Mexico' policy he helped negotiate, which required asylum applicants to wait in Mexico.
• 📉 This policy, he claims, led to a near disappearance of illegal immigration and asylum abuse when implemented.

The Importance of Secure Borders

• 🚫 Pence asserts that "a nation without borders is not a nation" and emphasizes the necessity of securing national borders.
• ⚠️ He points to the flow of illegal immigration and illicit drugs as a critical issue, causing hundreds of thousands of American lives.

Reforming the US Immigration System

• 🛠️ Pence describes America's immigration system as "broken" and advocates for reform.
• 🎯 He believes immigration should be an invitation for people to come into a country, ideally to become citizens who embrace national ideals.
• 📈 He suggests an orderly system that prioritizes merit-based immigration to benefit both aspiring individuals and the nation's needs.
• 🎯 The first order of business, he states, is to secure the border and stop illegal immigration and drug flow, followed by reforming the system.