Illegal Immigration

How should we deal with illegal immigrants currently living in America?

Clinton believes illegal immigrants residing in the U.S. should be given a path to citizenship. From Clinton's website: "[Clinton] strongly supports the DREAM Act, which provides a path to citizenship through military service or higher education for children who were brought to the U.S. by their parents." (link)

McCain believes illegal immigrants residing in the U.S. should be allowed to stay in the country on a Visa for up to 6 years, under the condition that they are employed, and then be sent home. Remarks by McCain on CBS's Face the Nation: "...we know the borders have to be secured, but we also know we have to have a temporary worker program that works and some kind of way of addressing 12 million people who are here illegally." (link)

Obama believes illegal immigrants residing in the U.S. should be given a path to citizenship. From Obama's website: "Obama supports a system that allows undocumented immigrants who are in good standing to pay a fine, learn English, and go to the back of the line for the opportunity to become citizens." (link)

Paul believes illegal immigrants residing in the U.S. should be deported or held accountable to the law. From Paul's website: "Illegal immigrants should never be eligible for public schooling, social security checks, welfare checks, free healthcare, food stamps, or any other form government assistance." (link)

Should we build a fence between the U.S. and Mexico?

Clinton says yes. Clinton voted in favor of the Secure Fence Act of 2006 to build 700 miles of fence between the U.S. and Mexico. (link)

McCain says yes. McCain voted in favor of the Secure Fence Act of 2006 to build 700 miles of fence between the U.S. and Mexico. (link)

Obama says yes. Obama voted in favor of the Secure Fence Act of 2006 to build 700 miles of fence between the U.S. and Mexico. (link)

Paul says yes. Paul voted in favor of the Secure Fence Act of 2006 to build 700 miles of fence between the U.S. and Mexico. (link)