Assault Quote by Rick Perry
“I mean, these are kids that are getting on rail cars, riding the top of rail cars all the way up through Mexico. I mean, the danger that they're put in, the sexual assaults that are occurring - I mean, all of this is a great consternation, I think, for any of us. But when they come here and then they're dumped on our cities and our counties and our state is expected to pick up the costs, there's a point in time where you say, 'Quit giving these individuals incentives to come up and then be resettled in the United States'. That's the real issue for me.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Press briefing, Texas, 2015
Criticizes immigration policy that incentivizes illegal entry, arguing that it burdens local resources and calls for stricter enforcement.
In simple terms: Immigration incentives cause strain on communities.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for stricter immigration controls.
Themes
immigration
policy
public resources
security
Mood
political
concerned
Type
policy
opinion
When to use this quote
- public safety
- city budgets
- human rights
Key Concepts
border enforcement
social services
political debate
Questions to Reflect On
- How balance security and compassion?
- What are alternatives to deterrence?
A Different Perspective
Stricter policies may affect refugees.
