Not only are the numbers of migrants entering the United States at the lowest levels in a generation, but they are now largely Central American.
ALAN BERSINTrust and confidence that have been built is not something that should be abandoned without great consideration for the potentially grave consequences to the United States.
More Alan Bersin Quotes
-
-
The nationalism and the protectionism that was built into the Mexican Revolution in 1910 and that characterized the Mexican attitude to the United States for much of the 20th century were difficult to overcome. But that actually has occurred. And the cooperation.
ALAN BERSIN -
We need to realize that the economic situation between Mexico and the United States is not just one in which we trade with one another.
ALAN BERSIN -
We make things together. We have shared production platforms.
ALAN BERSIN -
Mexico has become a robust democracy with a robust press and an active legislature.
ALAN BERSIN -
Twenty-nine US states depend on Mexico as their primary export market.
ALAN BERSIN -
We should be wary, particularly with our closest friends and allies, of breaking down the trust and confidence that lie at the foundation of relationships.
ALAN BERSIN -
The image and the costs of a Berlin-like wall or a Great Wall of China is something that the American people have not accepted to date.
ALAN BERSIN -
The work the Mexicans are doing in terms of migration control on Mexico’s southern border is crucial to our own border security.
ALAN BERSIN -
Until we have a legitimate labor market between Mexico and the United States, people will attempt to come here to work.
ALAN BERSIN -
The prospect of energy independence is within reach and will change the geopolitical situation of United States.
ALAN BERSIN -
During the last eight to 10 years there have been continued efforts which have resulted in a strategic alliance with the Mexicans and improved safety and security at the border.
ALAN BERSIN -
In the course of 25 years, we have developed a constructive relationship with Mexico that was nonexistent before.
ALAN BERSIN -
The cry of “Make America Great Again” reflects accurately that, after the fall of the Soviet Union, the sole superpower status of the United States is coming to an end.
ALAN BERSIN -
As former Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano pointed out, if you build a 50-foot wall, you’ll soon be confronted with a 51-foot ladder.
ALAN BERSIN -
Most people who live at the border or are familiar with the border know that a Berlin-like wall stretching from San Diego to Brownsville is not necessary. And the costs would be prohibitive.
ALAN BERSIN