[TexasCajun]

An open border means poverty has given way to opportunity, and Mexico’s citizens do not feel compelled to cross the border to find that opportunity.

It means we have addressed pollution concerns, made substantial progress in stopping the spread of disease, and rid our crossings of illicit drug smuggling activity. Clearly we have a long way to go in addressing those issues

I'd be for open-borders too, IF ONLY...

[Artemis Webb]

Exactly!
In his scenario Perry described a Mexico totally unlike the current one. One that if it ever comes to be won't be in the lifetime of our children or our children's children. Those are conditions that SoConPubbie simply chooses to ignore...
or maybe he doesn't understand qualified language.

[mad_as_he$$]

Well I wouldn’t. Mexico can keep it’s trash.

[Mich Patriot]

I read all the dissent in this thread and I see valid points on both sides. Ten years ago, the qualifier, he's never said otherwise, blah blah blah. What I want to know is his position on the borders today.

My vote will go to the candidate who promises to build walls and post armed guards, starting the day after he/she takes oath. NOT ONE VOTE for any candidate who sympathizes with foreign invaders.

[Niteflyr]

I'd be for open-borders too, IF ONLY...

Yeah if only money grew on trees and rivers where filled with wine...