He was elected in part, in large part, I'd submit, because of his pro immigration enforcement provisions, something 54% of Americans support [pro immigration enforcement provisions], including Hispanic Americans in my state. many of whose families have come here lawfully and followed all the rules. American voters know full well that deterrence is an important part of immigration enforcement and preventing the flow of criminal aliens into the United States, which means swift apprehension, detention and deportation. (06:48–06:54)
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Asserts that 54% of Americans, including Hispanic Americans in Texas, support pro-immigration enforcement.
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