Presedent Calderon:
Mexican President Felipe Calderon told a joint session of California's Legislature on Wednesday that the United States and Mexico are at a historical point in their relationship and called for comprehensive immigration reform.
"Future generations will judge us by the decisions we (make) today," Calderon said in his first visit to California since he was elected in 2006. "Did we work together to provide organized and humane migration, or did we continue to allow hundreds to die each year?"
Mexico "loses a great deal" with each Mexican who makes the dangerous trek across the border in search of better jobs, Calderon said. Hundreds die during the journey, and the president said immigration costs his nation "our bravest, our youngest and our strongest people."
"My administration is working hard to create the conditions that will enable each Mexican to find, in our land, well-paid opportunities for employment," Calderon said, adding that Mexico has taken steps to tighten border security.
Mexico and the United States, he said, "must take a comprehensive approach" to immigration that is "legal, safe and organized."
Presedent Bush:
In President Bush´s landmark address on US immigration last year, he stated: "For decades, the United States has not been in complete control of its borders. As a result, many who want to work in our economy have been able to sneak across our border, and millions have stayed. We're a nation of laws, and we must enforce our laws. We're also a nation of immigrants, and we must uphold that tradition, which has strengthened our country in so many ways. These are not contradictory goals. America can be a lawful society and a welcoming society at the same time. We will fix the problems created by illegal immigration, and we will deliver a system that is secure, orderly, and fair. So I support comprehensive immigration reform that will accomplish five clear objectives".
Both presedents support the Immigration Reform, but one is doing more talking then action, and the other is doing more action then talking, but the actions been taken by him are not appropriate. What is your opinion on the Immigration Reform, and what actions do you think should be taken place at this time???
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