In March 2006, Romney Said He Did Not Believe In “Rounding Up 11 Million People And Forcing Them At Gunpoint From Our Country.” “Romney said illegal immigrants should have a chance to obtain citizenship. ‘I don’t believe in rounding up 11 million people and forcing them at gunpoint from our country,’ Romney said. ‘With these 11 million people, let’s have them registered, know who they are. Those who’ve been arrested or convicted of crimes shouldn’t be here; those that are here paying taxes and not taking government benefits should begin a process towards application for citizenship, as they would from their home country.’” (Evan Lehmann, “Romney Supports Immigration Program, But Not Granting ‘Amnesty,’” Lowell [MA] Sun, 3/30/06)