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Joe Biden on Immigration
Democratic President; former V.P.; former Senator
Click here for 37 full quotes by Joe Biden OR click here for Joe Biden on other issues.
  • Refugee cap up from 15,000 to 62,500, but promised 125,000. (May 2021)
  • Promised 125,000 refugees; but accepted fewer than Trump. (Apr 2021)
  • Restore refugee admissions program: 125,000 people this year. (Feb 2021)
  • Revoke Trump's ban on refugees seeking asylum. (Feb 2021)
  • I'll send bill in first 100 days for pathway to citizenship. (Oct 2020)
  • Make DACA permanent; much work remains to be done. (Jun 2020)
  • Xenophobia is a disease; invest in Latinos' future. (Mar 2020)
  • No deportations unless aliens committed a felony in the US. (Mar 2020)
  • First thing I'll do is send Congress an immigration bill. (Feb 2020)
  • No one would be deported who hasn't committed a felony. (Jan 2020)
  • Yes, we did deportations, but we also did DACA & asylum. (Sep 2019)
  • We are strong & great BECAUSE of diversity, not despite it. (Jul 2019)
  • We've been able to cherry pick the best of every culture. (Jul 2019)
  • 2007: We need a fair and workable immigration system. (Jul 2019)
  • Allow citizenship for DREAMers. (Feb 2019)
  • FactCheck: 67% of illegal aliens speak Spanish; not 40%. (Dec 2007)
  • H1-B visas only for jobs Americans can't do. (Dec 2007)
  • Americans will do any job if you pay them properly. (Dec 2007)
  • Oppose granting driver's licenses to illegal immigrants. (Nov 2007)
  • Supported Bush plan: both border fence & path to citizenship. (Nov 2007)
  • Sanctuary cities exist because feds can't enforce their laws. (Sep 2007)
  • It's impractical to deport 14 million illegal immigrants. (Jun 2007)

    Southern Border

  • Innocent young woman was killed by an illegal. (Mar 2024)
  • FactCheck: more than 3 million cases in immigration courts. (Mar 2024)
  • We can fight about the border, or we can fix it. (Mar 2024)
  • Promised "not another foot of wall"; but added Southern wall. (Oct 2023)
  • Let Title 42 expire: more humanitarian asylum policy. (May 2023)
  • Task Force on Reunification of Families at Mexican border. (Feb 2021)
  • Focus on causes of migration within Northern Triangle. (Feb 2021)
  • Separating kids from parents in border cages is criminal. (Oct 2020)
  • Problem is Trump, not criminalizing illegal border crossings. (Jul 2019)
  • Seeking asylum isn't an illegal border crossing; assist them. (Jul 2019)
  • Reunite families; end outrageous treatment. (Jun 2019)
  • Bring in asylum seekers & DREAMers AND secure border. (Jun 2019)
  • Focus on refugee asylum seekers at home in Northern Triangle. (Jun 2018)
  • Voted for border fence, but to tackle drug trafficking. (Jun 2007)

    Voting Record

  • 2007: Immigration reform failed because McCain absent. (Oct 2007)
Ryan Binkley on Immigration
Republican challenger for President; CEO and Pastor
Click here for the full quote by Ryan Binkley OR click here for Ryan Binkley on other issues.
  • Opportunity to obtain legal status if they meet requirements. (Feb 2024)
Doug Burgum on Immigration
2024 Presidential contender; Republican ND Governor
Click here for 6 full quotes by Doug Burgum OR click here for Doug Burgum on other issues.
  • Can't have national security unless we have border security. (Jun 2024)
  • Biden funded 87,000 people at IRS instead of Border Patrol. (Aug 2023)
  • Sending National Guard to Texas strengthens border security. (Jun 2023)
  • States are addressing border crisis ignored by Feds. (Feb 2022)
  • Strongly opposes transporting migrants to North Dakota. (Mar 2021)
  • Consider filing a lawsuit over refugee resettlement. (May 2016)
Chris Christie on Immigration
N.J. Governor; Republican Presidential candidate
Click here for 15 full quotes by Chris Christie OR click here for Chris Christie on other issues.
  • Make sure people who came here illegally are not rewarded. (Aug 2023)
  • Trump didn't do anything to make immigration laws stronger. (Jul 2023)
  • Send the National Guard to secure the southern border. (Jun 2023)
  • Focus on deporting dangerous criminals with laws we've got. (Feb 2017)
  • No Muslim ban, but ok to ban 7 Muslim countries. (Feb 2017)
  • Ban radical Islamic jihadists, not all Muslims. (Jan 2016)
  • Secure border with wall & electronics; but no mass deporting. (Sep 2015)
  • Use modern technology to track illegal immigrants. (Aug 2015)
  • E-verify instead of building a physical wall. (Aug 2015)
  • Increase electronic border surveillance and create E-Verify. (Jul 2015)
  • No pathway to citizenship, but college tuition for illegals. (Jun 2015)
  • 2010: supported path to citizenship; 2013: backed away. (Feb 2015)
  • I favor fixing a broken system. (Nov 2013)
  • Path to citizenship in context of fixing broken system. (Nov 2013)
  • I've never been opposed to tuition equality for illegals. (Oct 2013)
Ron DeSantis on Immigration
Republican presidential contender; FL governor
Click here for 17 full quotes by Ron DeSantis OR click here for Ron DeSantis on other issues.
  • Remain in Mexico; no benefit from military-age males . (Jan 2024)
  • Shipping migrants to Martha's Vineyard made it a news issue. (Jan 2024)
  • Charge fees on worker remittances to foreign countries. (Jan 2024)
  • Every state now a border state--Florida is fighting back! . (Jan 2024)
  • Children born here to illegal immigrants aren't "anchors". (Jan 2024)
  • Europe committing suicide with mass migration. (Dec 2023)
  • Terrorists have come in through our southern border. (Nov 2023)
  • Hispanics support robust border and immigration enforcement. (Feb 2023)
  • Create program to transport unauthorized aliens within US. (Feb 2023)
  • Re-route illegal aliens in Florida to sanctuary states. (Jan 2022)
  • End catch and release, finish the border wall. (Sep 2021)
  • Pull over drivers suspected of transporting immigrants. (Jul 2021)
  • Against open borders, amnesty, cheap foreign labor. (Feb 2021)
  • No sanctuary cities in Florida. (Mar 2019)
  • DACA is unconstitutional; opposes any path to citizenship. (Oct 2018)
  • Supports E-Verify; opposes sanctuary cities. (Aug 2018)
  • Get tough on illegal immigration. (Aug 2012)
Larry Elder on Immigration
Republican presidential contender & talkshow host
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  • We must restore the rule of law to our border with Mexico. (Apr 2023)
Nikki Haley on Immigration
Republican presidential contender; UN Ambassador 2017-2018
Click here for 17 full quotes by Nikki Haley OR click here for Nikki Haley on other issues.
  • Nobody should be playing politics with the border. (Feb 2024)
  • Border crossers are families, not criminals: but e-Verify. (Jan 2024)
  • Admit immigrants on merit, not on random quotas. (Jan 2024)
  • End incentives like temporary protected status. (Dec 2023)
  • Restrict terrorist immigration, not Muslim immigration. (Dec 2023)
  • We will defund sanctuary cities once and for all. (Jun 2023)
  • Instead of catch and release, let's go to catch and deport. (May 2023)
  • Give local police power to check immigrations status. (May 2023)
  • Refugee ban: What we did was take a pause. (Mar 2017)
  • FactCheck: US does have history of religion-based exclusion. (Jan 2016)
  • Immigrants have come for generations to live the dream. (Jan 2016)
  • Don't follow the siren call of anti-immigration anger. (Jan 2016)
  • Protect our borders, our sovereignty, and our citizens. (Jan 2016)
  • Audit businesses to see if using E-Verify. (Apr 2012)
  • It's not a racial issue; it's about the rule of law. (Apr 2012)
  • Charge 1% foreign wire fee;& police check immigration status. (Jun 2011)
  • Co-sponsored toughest standard of immigration enforcement. (Nov 2010)
Kamala Harris on Immigration
Democratic nominee;Vice President; former California Senator
Click here for 29 full quotes by Kamala Harris OR click here for Kamala Harris on other issues.
  • I'll work with Congress to pass immigration reform. (Oct 2024)
  • Will bring back the bipartisan border security bill . (Sep 2024)
  • Address root causes: US investments in Central America. (Aug 2024)
  • Keep families together; expand legal pathways to citizenship. (Jun 2024)
  • We have a broken immigration system and we need to fix it. (Mar 2024)
  • Root Causes Strategy: $4.2B for stable Central America. (Jan 2024)
  • Hold companies liable for hiring non-citizens, not workers. (Aug 2019)
  • 2017: denounced Trump's refugee policy as "Muslim ban". (Jul 2019)
  • I disagreed with Obama on Secure Communities deportations. (Jun 2019)
  • 2008: Supported SF policy reported arrested juveniles to ICE. (Feb 2019)
  • Re-examine ICE & start from scratch. (Jan 2019)
  • Zero tolerance is inhumane: end child separation. (Jan 2019)
  • An undocumented immigrant is not a criminal. (Apr 2015)
  • Rejected Secure Communities program against undocumented. (Dec 2012)

    Southern Border

  • Our border agents need help & 1,500 more agents. (Oct 2024)
  • I supported border security bill which Trump ordered killed. (Sep 2024)
  • Hire thousands more border agents: fix the border. (Sep 2024)
  • Partner with Mexico to address the root causes of migration. (Jun 2024)
  • $5.2B public-private investment in Northern Triangle. (Mar 2024)
  • Kids whose parents crossed border are treated like criminals. (Jul 2019)
  • Reform system, against "vanity project" of border wall. (Feb 2019)
  • Welcome refugees and immigrants, instead of a border wall. (Feb 2019)
  • $3M to get lawyers for children from Northern Triangle. (Jan 2019)
  • Border wall sends the message "KEEP OUT". (Jan 2019)
  • No border wall in any comprehensive bill. (Feb 2018)

    Visa Reform

  • We have to honor the promise made to DREAMers. (Jan 2021)
  • Fight for just & comprehensive immigration reform. (Jan 2021)
  • Immediately reinstate DACA protection, including parents. (Jun 2019)
  • Due process & right to counsel, for asylum seekers. (Mar 2019)
Howie Hawkins on Immigration
Green Party Presidential Challenger
Click here for 3 full quotes by Howie Hawkins OR click here for Howie Hawkins on other issues.
  • All seeking asylum should be given permanent resident status. (Jul 2020)
  • Demand open borders where movement between nations is free. (May 2019)
  • Supports path to citizenship. (Aug 2006)
Will Hurd on Immigration
U.S. Rep; GOP presidential challenger (withdrew Oct.2023)
Click here for 3 full quotes by Will Hurd OR click here for Will Hurd on other issues.
  • We need strong disincentives to prevent illegal immigration. (Jun 2023)
  • There are common sense solutions, but pols have to sell them. (May 2023)
  • Border wall is 3rd-century solution to 21st-century problem. (Jan 2019)
Asa Hutchinson on Immigration
Republican presidential contender; AR Governor
Click here for 4 full quotes by Asa Hutchinson OR click here for Asa Hutchinson on other issues.
  • Lethal force on border as needed; bring in Mexico as partner. (Aug 2023)
  • Biden administration showing weakness along southern border . (May 2023)
  • Quickly remove those who come into our country illegally. (Apr 2023)
  • Pass border security first, then immigration reform. (Mar 2023)
Perry Johnson on Immigration
CEO & Republican presidential challenger
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  • My first priority as President will be building the wall. (Jun 2023)
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Immigration
Independent presidential Challenger
Click here for 2 full quotes by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. OR click here for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on other issues.
  • War on Drugs creates desperate conditions south of border. (May 2023)
  • I will enforce a secure border & expand LEGAL immigration. (May 2023)
Joe Maldonado on Immigration
Libertarian candidate for governor & president
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  • Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens. (May 2018)
Chase Oliver on Immigration
Libertarian candidate for President
Click here for 3 full quotes by Chase Oliver OR click here for Chase Oliver on other issues.
  • Radically simplify system so people can come & work. (Dec 2023)
  • Immigration crisis created by government, not by immigrants. (Oct 2023)
  • Comprehensive reform gets millions out of shadows. (Jul 2023)
Mike Pence on Immigration
Former Republican Vice President (withdrew Oct.2023)
Click here for 21 full quotes by Mike Pence OR click here for Mike Pence on other issues.
  • Allow people to work here for a short period of time. (Jun 2023)
  • Require temporary workers to learn American language. (Sep 2020)
  • Opposed SCHIP expansion for elimination of citizenship proof. (Sep 2020)
  • National security starts with border security. (Feb 2020)
  • Lump sum payments to temporary workers to leave U.S. (Sep 2019)
  • Conditions at borders is fault of Democrats in Congress. (Jun 2019)
  • Close asylum loopholes: 90% don't show up in court. (Jun 2019)
  • Asked for humanitarian help, Congress continues to delay. (Jun 2019)
  • Unsecured Mexican border is a national emergency. (Mar 2019)
  • Muslim-country ban has solid constitutional foundation. (Feb 2017)
  • Travel ban is constitutional & judges shouldn't overturn it. (Feb 2017)
  • Obama certified 7 Muslim countries compromised by terrorism. (Feb 2017)
  • Immigrant ban focuses on safety of Americans, not niceties. (Jan 2017)
  • No subsidized healthcare nor tuition for illegal immigrants. (Nov 2016)
  • Focus on border security and removing criminal aliens. (Oct 2016)
  • End sanctuary cities; those policies drive wages down. (Oct 2016)
  • Return to country of origin before illegals get citizenship. (Jul 2016)
  • Offensive & unconstitutional to ban Muslims from entering US. (Jul 2016)
  • Temporarily suspend immigration from terrorist havens. (May 2016)
  • Suspend the relocation of any more Syrian refugees. (Nov 2015)
  • Executive action deferring deportation is unconstitutional. (Feb 2015)
Dean Phillips on Immigration
Democratic U.S. Rep & presidential Challenger
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  • No to border wall; yes to effective border security. (Apr 2020)
  • Create fair pathways to earned, legal citizenship. (Apr 2020)
  • Pathway to citizenship for qualifying Liberian refugees. (Feb 2019)
Vivek Ramaswamy on Immigration
CEO & Republican Challenger
Click here for 5 full quotes by Vivek Ramaswamy OR click here for Vivek Ramaswamy on other issues.
  • Enlist local police to assist ICE against illegals. (Dec 2023)
  • Real enemy is Deep State via the Great Replacement Theory. (Dec 2023)
  • OpEd: Great Replacement is new version of old conspiracy. (Dec 2023)
  • Seal the border to reduce fentanyl epidemic. (Sep 2023)
  • Military force to secure the border; then universally deport. (Aug 2023)
Bernie Sanders on Immigration
Independent Senator (VT) amd former Presidential candidate
Click here for 34 full quotes by Bernie Sanders OR click here for Bernie Sanders on other issues.
  • End ICE raids; they terrify kids of immigrants. (Mar 2020)
  • Restore legal status of those eligible under DACA. (Feb 2020)
  • I'll stand with 11M undocumented immigrants in this country. (Nov 2019)
  • Xenophobia demonizes immigrants; refugees aren't criminals. (Jul 2019)
  • Comprehensive immigration reform; stop attacking allies. (Jun 2019)
  • We need humane immigration policy, not demonization. (Jun 2019)
  • Real national emergency is creating path to citizenship. (Feb 2019)
  • Restructure ICE; don't necessarily abolish it. (Feb 2019)
  • Undocumented immigrants commit fewer crimes than citizens. (Feb 2019)
  • Comprehensive reform instead of an emergency wall. (Feb 2019)
  • The Great Wall was ok in 1600s; not so smart today. (Jan 2018)
  • Give undocumented workers legal protections. (Aug 2017)
  • Refugee vetting mechanisms we have now are very, very strong. (Feb 2017)
  • I do not support the Minutemen anti-immigrant vigilantes. (Mar 2016)
  • Base policy on uniting families, not dividing families. (Mar 2016)
  • 2007 immigration bill was a bad bill, opposed by many. (Mar 2016)
  • I support children entering for asylum from war-torn areas. (Mar 2016)
  • Supports path to citizenship for illegals. (Feb 2016)
  • 2007: No comprehensive reform: guest workers are semi-slaves. (Oct 2015)
  • Comprehensive reform with no border fence & no guest workers. (Sep 2015)
  • Secure borders without building a fence. (Sep 2015)
  • Open borders for guest workers pushes down U.S. worker wages. (Jul 2015)
  • Since NAFTA, Mexican undocumented immigration up 185%. (Jun 2015)
  • Disgraceful to shunt our workers into the shadows. (Jun 2015)
  • Climate change lays groundwork for mass migration. (Oct 2013)
  • Immigrant labor should be treated as valuable, but are not. (Oct 2012)
  • Include dairy in H2A visas (temporary agricultural workers). (Oct 2012)
  • English-Only, based in xenophobia, hurts legal immigrants. (Jun 1997)

    DREAMers

  • Day one: legalize millions of DACA. (Mar 2020)
  • Provide legal status to the 1.8 million DREAMers. (May 2018)
  • Wall is stupid, but ok as part of deal on DACA. (Mar 2018)
  • Support Obama's reforms on DAPA and DACA. (Mar 2016)
  • Offer path to citizenship; waive deportation for DREAMers. (Apr 2015)

    Voting Record

  • 2007: I voted against slavery-like guest worker programs. (Feb 2016)
Tim Scott on Immigration
Republican presidential challenger; SC Senator
Click here for 4 full quotes by Tim Scott OR click here for Tim Scott on other issues.
  • Close the border to fentanyl; reinstate Title 42. (Sep 2023)
  • Finish the wall; get military-grade surveillance at border. (Aug 2023)
  • Expel illegal immigrants, fully fund the border wall. (May 2023)
  • Protect the borders; prevent illegal entry. (Sep 2014)
Corey Stapleton on Immigration
MT Secretary of State; Republican Presidential Challenger
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    No stance on record.
Jill Stein on Immigration
Green Challenger
Click here for 11 full quotes by Jill Stein OR click here for Jill Stein on other issues.
  • H1-B Visa program is ok, but help global economy abroad. (Oct 2016)
  • End fear-mongering; immigrants are law-abiding. (Sep 2016)
  • FactCheck: 2.5M deportations counts removals, not returns. (Jan 2016)
  • We're deporting more immigrants than ever, 2.5M under Obama. (Jan 2016)
  • Deportation of vulnerable refugees is morally abhorrent. (Jan 2016)
  • Undocumented immigration massively spiked after NAFTA. (Oct 2012)
  • Extend DREAM Act beyond age 30. (Oct 2012)
  • Provide a legal path to citizenship for immigrant residents. (Feb 2012)
  • End the war on immigrants; end "secure communities" cruelty. (Jan 2012)
  • Undocumented immigrants are critical component of economy. (Dec 2011)
  • No pathway to citizenship for criminals; open to all others. (Dec 2011)
Francis Suarez on Immigration
Miami mayor; GOP presidential challenger (withdrew Oct.2023)
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  • Aggressive policies adversely impact small businesses . (Aug 2023)
  • Connect immigration to employment, declining birth rate. (Jun 2023)
Donald Trump on Immigration
Republican former President
Click here for 93 full quotes by Donald Trump OR click here for 17 older headlines OR click here for Donald Trump on other issues.
  • FactCheck: immigrants eating pets is slur from 19th century. (Sep 2024)
  • FactCheck: No, immigrants in Ohio aren't eating pet dogs. (Sep 2024)
  • Would reinstitute family separation policy at the border. (May 2023)
  • No federal grants for police in sanctuary cities. (Apr 2023)
  • I will sign a colossal increase in ICE deportation offices. (Mar 2023)
  • Opposes Vatican view of multicultural global resettlement. (Jan 2021)
  • FactCheck: Only 5 out 300 miles of wall are in new places. (Aug 2020)
  • DACA phase-out legally correct but politically controversial. (Jun 2020)
  • Citizenship question on census for many decades; use in 2020. (Jun 2020)
  • Countless Americans are killed every year by criminal aliens. (Feb 2020)
  • Didn't start family separation but ended it. (Jun 2019)
  • Cut off aid $700M to Central American Northern Triangle. (Apr 2019)
  • FactCheck: border mayors claim towns are secure & safe. (Feb 2019)
  • Powerful wall in San Diego stopped nearly all crossings. (Feb 2019)
  • ICE guards dangerous southern border against criminal aliens. (Feb 2019)
  • End birthright citizenship, despite 14th amendment. (Oct 2018)
  • Melania's parents & Trump's grandparents did chain migration. (Aug 2018)
  • Opposes Catch-&-Release laws; throw criminal aliens in jail. (Feb 2018)
  • So proud I got the dialogue started on illegal immigration. (Feb 2018)
  • Americans are DREAMers too; pass a bipartisan compromise. (Jan 2018)
  • Four pillars to a fair compromise, including 1.8M DREAMers. (Jan 2018)
  • Protect America by banning refugees from terrorist countries. (Mar 2017)
  • New agency VOICE: Victims of Immigrant Crime Engagement. (Feb 2017)
  • Deporting drug dealers, murderers, and "bad dudes". (Feb 2017)
  • Throw immigrant criminals out of U.S. and keep them out. (Feb 2017)
  • Amnesty is unfair to people waiting on line for years. (Oct 2016)
  • We have some bad hombres here; I'll get them out. (Oct 2016)
  • Border agents endorsed me because I understand the border. (Oct 2016)
  • People pour into US and citizens lose jobs. (Sep 2016)
  • 10-point plan: wall; zero tolerance; biometrics; E-Verify. (Aug 2016)
  • 1885: grandfather Friedrich was illegal German emigrant. (Aug 2016)
  • Vatican has massive walls; Pope is wrong about open borders. (Aug 2016)
  • We must stop illegal immigration; it hurts us economically. (Nov 2015)
  • 351,000 criminal illegal aliens in our prisons. (Nov 2015)
  • Cut off federal funds to sanctuary cities. (Nov 2015)
  • I don't care how they come in, if they come in legally. (Oct 2015)
  • We're only country dumb enough for birthright citizenship. (Sep 2015)
  • Illegal immigrants populate many criminal gangs. (Sep 2015)
  • This is a country where we speak English, not Spanish. (Sep 2015)
  • Half of the undocumented residents in America are criminals. (Jun 2015)
  • We need strong borders; we need a wall. (Feb 2015)
  • Citizenship for illegal immigrants is a GOP suicide mission. (Mar 2013)
  • 351,000 illegal aliens are in our prisons; costing $1.1B. (Dec 2011)
  • Anchor babies were NEVER the intent of the 14th Amendment. (Dec 2011)
  • Control borders; even legal immigration should be difficult. (Jul 2000)

    Mexico

  • Transnational gangs cross the Mexican border at will. (Oct 2024)
  • Egregious failures of Kamala as border czar. (Jul 2024)
  • I built 571 miles of wall & made safest border in US history. (Mar 2024)
  • The first thing I would do is seal the border good and tight. (Aug 2023)
  • We will build the wall; and complete it in three weeks. (Feb 2022)
  • FactCheck: border wall 52 new miles, plus rebuilt 406 miles. (Feb 2022)
  • Border is the single greatest disaster in American history. (Jul 2021)
  • Working very hard to reunite 500+ kids with their parents. (Oct 2020)
  • Catch-&-release was a disaster; only low-IQ people came back. (Oct 2020)
  • Cut immigration to protect Americans from infected Mexicans. (Oct 2020)
  • Wall is working beyond our wildest expectations. (Aug 2020)
  • Coronavirus: Border security is also health security. (Feb 2020)
  • Use threat of tariffs to get Mexico's cooperation. (Apr 2019)
  • Restore integrity at borders instead of lawless chaos. (Feb 2017)
  • Hire 5,000 more Border Patrol agents on Mexican border. (Feb 2017)
  • We've been badly hurt by Mexico both at the border & on jobs. (Sep 2016)
  • We have no borders; and yes, I am angry. (Jan 2016)
  • Ship millions back to Mexico, like Eisenhower did. (Nov 2015)
  • Walls on borders work; just ask Israel. (Nov 2015)
  • Mexico will pay for wall, but not through tariffs. (Nov 2015)
  • Building 1,000-mile wall is possible, if we make commitment. (Nov 2015)
  • I can get Mexico to pay for border wall; politicians can't. (Oct 2015)
  • The border wall will be well-managed and built correctly. (Aug 2015)
  • We need wall on Mexican border, but ok to have a door in it. (Aug 2015)
  • Mexico & Latin America send us drugs, crime, and rapists. (Jun 2015)
  • Build great wall on southern border; have Mexico pay for it. (Jun 2015)
  • Triple-layered fence & Predator drones on Mexican border. (Dec 2011)

    Visa Rules

  • Illegal alien invasion: hordes resettled in your community. (Mar 2024)
  • We're going to have the largest deportation in US history. (Jan 2024)
  • Don't give maniacs residency in our country. (Dec 2023)
  • We want more people to come, via legal merit system. (Sep 2020)
  • Mother participated in chain migration in 1930. (Jul 2020)
  • Why are we having people from sh--hole countries come here? (Sep 2019)
  • Refugees can't come in; sorry, we're full. (Apr 2019)
  • Reject U.N.'s Global Compact on Migration. (Sep 2018)
  • Replace visa lottery with merit-based system. (Jan 2018)
  • Fact-check: End chain migration? It can't actually happen. (Jan 2018)
  • H-1B visas help high-tech industry; we'll figure it out. (Jan 2018)
  • Revamp guest-worker program, even those used in Trump hotels. (Apr 2017)
  • Merit-based immigration system instead of lower skills. (Feb 2017)
  • Let college grads stay but H-1B only if jobs can't be filled. (Oct 2016)
  • I take advantage of H-1B visas; but stop them. (Mar 2016)
  • Let the good ones come back in; that's not amnesty. (Feb 2016)
  • No apology for banning Muslims from entering America. (Jan 2016)
  • It's not fear of terrorist refugees; it's reality. (Jan 2016)
  • Need to keep database of Muslim refugees. (Nov 2015)
  • Invite foreigners graduating from college to stay in US. (Dec 2011)
  • Limit new immigration; focus on people already here. (Dec 1999)
JD Vance on Immigration
Republican Vice Presidential nominee
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  • Make it harder for illegal aliens to undercut wages. (Oct 2024)
  • Illegal migrants use CBP One app to apply for asylum . (Oct 2024)
  • FactCheck: immigrants eating pets is slur from 19th century. (Sep 2024)
  • Open to deporting anyone who came to the country illegally. (Aug 2024)
  • Secure OUR border, instead of foreign borders. (Nov 2022)
  • Oppose amnesty; build the wall; double border agents. (Oct 2021)
  • Those who complain about southern border get called racist. (Jul 2021)
Tim Walz on Immigration
DFL Governor & V.P. nominee
Click here for 7 full quotes by Tim Walz OR click here for Tim Walz on other issues.
  • Congress must enact immigration reform; Trump said "No". (Oct 2024)
  • Matthew 25:40 applies to Haitian immigrants. (Oct 2024)
  • We need to have comprehensive immigration reform. (Jan 2024)
  • Driver's licenses for undocumented, live with dignity. (Apr 2023)
  • Give DREAMers a path to citizenship. (Oct 2018)
  • Helped resettle countless immigrants into this community. (Oct 2017)
  • Supports path to citizenship for undocumented workers. (Nov 2006)
Cornel West on Immigration
Green Party/People's Party candidate
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  • Treat every migrant and asylum seeker with dignity. (Aug 2023)
  • Treat immigrants with same dignity as any other human being. (Jun 2023)
Kanye West on Immigration
Birthday Party candidate for President
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    No stance on record.
Marianne Williamson on Immigration
Democratic candidate for President
Click here for 8 full quotes by Marianne Williamson OR click here for Marianne Williamson on other issues.
  • Calling border situation a crisis is a simply a distraction. (Jun 2023)
  • Federal agents putting children in cages is child abuse. (Jun 2019)
  • Moral principle: open and welcoming to the stranger. (Jun 2019)
  • Need to examine how US policy created border crisis. (Apr 2019)
  • Pathway for DREAMers; illegal immigrants without records. (Apr 2019)
  • No one calls for open borders; stop scapegoating. (Apr 2019)
  • Full path to citizenship for most undocumented immigrants. (Apr 2019)
  • Pathway and affordable healthcare for illegal immigrants. (Mar 2019)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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