I think everybody is aware of the optics, but I do believe in the rule of law. And I believe the American people were alarmed that the border was wide open for four years. And By many estimates, as many as 20 million illegal aliens got into the country, many of them hardened, dangerous criminals. Well, you're seeing people that have been in the country 20 years or more that have families, you know, have American citizens, as children, as spouses, that are facing, you know, these pretty rough deportations. (12:15–12:22)
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Asserts that an estimated 20 million illegal aliens entered the country, many being dangerous criminals.
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