Immigration Quote by Mitt Romney
“When we have had in the past programs that have said that the people who come here illegally are going to get to stay illegally for the rest of their life. That's going to only encourage more people to come here illegally.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Republican National Convention, 2012
Permanent residency promises encourage more illegal immigration, creating a feedback loop.
In simple terms: Guaranteeing stay encourages more illegal entry.
Key Takeaway
Policy should balance enforcement and humane treatment.
Themes
immigration
policy
incentives
Mood
concerned
strategic
Type
political
policy
When to use this quote
- legislative reform
- community integration
- law enforcement
Key Concepts
border security
human rights
Questions to Reflect On
- How can policy deter illegal entry without harming families?
- What alternatives exist to permanent residency promises?
A Different Perspective
Economic factors also drive migration.
![“It's what [Barak] Obama was complaining about. All this is now up to the voters - who, of course, the Democrats do not trust. People who would have benefited from the programs face no imminent threat of deportation because Congress has provided money to deal with only a small percentage of people…” quote by Rush Limbaugh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/444/rush-limbaugh-28_barak-obama_it-s-what-barak-obama-was-complaining-ab_1571644.jpg)
