Now, I like this chart, first of all, saved the president's life. But the other reason I like this chart is it shows cause and effect. And The catalyst for this explosion in illegal immigration really was deferred action on childhood arrival. That's what sparked this. That created the first incentive for people to come to this country illegally. That started the first wave. Now, back in 2014, these were massive numbers. (00:46–00:54)
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Asserts that DACA was the catalyst for increased illegal immigration.
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