On the Issues - Immigration Immigration America remains a national paragon of liberty. Americans can be proud of that. America has made the difference for billions of human beings worldwide, and hundreds of millions more who have enjoyed the bounty of liberty on American soil. Legal immigration and naturalization should be encouraged.
Citizenship entails a moral and intellectual bond, and an allegiance to all that America represents.
Naturalized citizenship should be conferred, in accordance with the Constitution and our laws, to those willing to pledge their lives, fortunes and sacred honor in defense of the principles that define America. Illegal immigration, however, is an attack upon our national sovereignty, American law, and our national dignity. Illegal immigration is serious and should not be tolerated under any circumstances. The tremendous influx of illegal aliens invading United States borders must be contained. Since coming to the House of Representatives, Congressman Bob Schaffer has fought diligently to curtail these attacks on our borders.