Our ports and our borders are the most unprotected fronts in the war on terror.

Enforcement is the long overdue step to protect our Nation from external threats in a time of war. And then once we do that, we can effectively discuss a guest worker program.

The security of our country is not just a top priority, it's the top priority.

As in any war, there have been dreadful mistakes and civilian casualties. The difference is when Israelis kill innocents they apologize; when Hezbollah kills innocents they celebrate.

We know over very national survival is at stake; and we believe that we should support our troops, yes, and work for an outcome that results in victory.

Therefore, if we are a Nation of laws and a Nation of immigrants, immigration should occur within a legal framework, not through the machinations of illegal schemes and scams that threaten our national security.