Washington, D.C. (January 8, 2018) – Following President Trump's speech to the nation on border security tonight, the Center for Immigration Studies' Executive Director, Mark Krikorian, offered his immediate reactions:
Overall
— Mark Krikorian (@MarkSKrikorian) January 9, 2019
Best Line of the Night
Then why do wealthy politicians build walls around their homes? Not because they hate people on the outside, but because they love the people inside.
— Mark Krikorian (@MarkSKrikorian) January 9, 2019
Missed Opportunities
President Trump is correct to point out that the children being smuggled are being used as pawns. It's unclear how a trade deal will pay for the wall. He should instead have pushed Congress to levy a remittance tax.
— Mark Krikorian (@MarkSKrikorian) January 9, 2019
Not clear how the trade deal will help pay for the wall. Should've just passed a remittances tax.
— Mark Krikorian (@MarkSKrikorian) January 9, 2019
Martial Law?
— Mark Krikorian (@MarkSKrikorian) January 9, 2019
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View the full transcript of the speech here.
Contact:
Marguerite Telford
Director of Communications, Center for Immigration Studies
(202) 466-8185
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