Issues: Immigration

America is a welcoming nation, but we must secure our borders and enforce existing immigration laws. Across America, illegal immigration is placing a tremendous burden on local, state, and federal budgets. Today, there are an estimated 12 million illegal immigrants living in the United States. Tolerating illegal immigration displaces American workers and causes wage depression for American workers. Illegal immigration is also associated with other crimes. As a Senator I have repeatedly voted to secure our borders, enforce our immigration laws, and oppose amnesty for illegal immigrants.