“But unless we resolve to fix the underlying drivers of illegal immigration and improve border security, we will find ourselves in the same situation, spending billions more in additional aid to support an unchecked stream of migrants.”

The underlying driver of illegal immigration is tolerance and forgiveness. The 1986 Immigration and Reform Act signed by President Reagan legalized most illegal immigrants who had arrived in our country prior to January 1, 1982. In other words, illegals who were previously tolerated for many years were forgiven. In 1987 President Reagan used his executive authority to legalize the status of minor children of parents granted amnesty under the act. Even though the act made it illegal to knowingly hire illegal immigrants the number of illegals in our country increased by more than 6 million in the subsequent 27 years. This was mainly due to enforcement negligence.

Our Constitution grants Congress the sole authority to create laws which the executive branch is required to implement. It is the duty of Congress to fund the laws they create. If the President has the funding and fails to direct the appropriate action it is up to Congress to challenge him. You and every other member of Congress swore an oath to support the Constitution. Either honor your oat or step down so a patriot of the Republic can replace you.