Border security Quote by Donald Trump
“We've undertaken the most substantial border security measures in a generation to keep our nation and our tax dollars safe and are now in the process of beginning to build a promised wall on the southern border.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Border Security Announcement, Donald Trump, 2017
He claims extensive border measures and a wall protect the nation and taxpayers, emphasizing security and sovereignty.
In simple terms: Border measures and a wall are presented as protection.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize strong borders.
Themes
security
politics
nationalism
Mood
defensive
assertive
Type
political
controversial
When to use this quote
- policy debate
- voter persuasion
- media coverage
Key Concepts
immigration policy
national sovereignty
public spending
Questions to Reflect On
- Is a wall the best solution for security?
- How do we balance safety with humanitarian concerns?
A Different Perspective
Effectiveness of wall is disputed and costly.
![“Jeb [Bush] said when they [people influenced by ISIS] come across the southern border they come as an act of love.” quote by Donald Trump](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/61e/donald-trump-18_acts-of-love_jeb-bush-said-when-they-people-influence_2905439.jpg)
![“We're not going to have a wall [on Southern border] like now which is either non-existent or a joke.” quote by Donald Trump](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e98/donald-trump-18_borders_we-re-not-going-to-have-a-wall-on-southe_1987003.jpg)
![“Vote for Donald Trump. You're going to see something and you'll be so happy, you'll be so thrilled. This [presidential] election is about every man, woman and child in our country who deserves to live in safety, prosperity and peace, so true.” quote by Donald Trump](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/18e/donald-trump-18_children_vote-for-donald-trump-you-re-going-to-se_1553.jpg)
![“David Cameron was wrong on this [Brexit]. He didn't get the mood of his country right. He was very surprised to see what happened.” quote by Donald Trump](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/da3/donald-trump-18_cameron_david-cameron-was-wrong-on-this-brexit-h_7723.jpg)
![“On his [Marco Rubio] Gang of Eight bill, he would have liberalized immigration, but he did not - and he steadfastly opposed any new border security requirements for refugees or students.” quote by Ted Cruz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6d6/ted-cruz-487_bills_on-his-marco-rubio-gang-of-eight-bill-he_230346.jpg)
