The third part of our plan to strengthen border enforcement is to stop people from crossing the border illegally in the first place. (5 December 2005)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Bush outlines a plan to stop illegal border crossings as part of border enforcement.
- In plain terms
- We will stop people from crossing the border illegally in the first place.
- What can you take from it?
- Prevention is key to effective border enforcement.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What drives illegal crossings?
- Is prevention sustainable?
Another view
The plan does not address root causes of illegal migration.
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Those who enter the country illegally are breaking the law. (5 December 2005)
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