In the course of 25 years, we have developed a constructive relationship with Mexico that was nonexistent before.
ALAN BERSINThe 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.
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Mexico has become a robust democracy with a robust press and an active legislature.
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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.
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Cross-border trade is part of a single production process, and while apparently the Trump administration will seek to re-examine elements of that production platform, it is what it is and won’t be easily dismantled.
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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.
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The National Targeting Center in Virginia run by Customs and Border Protection checks the background of every traveler who seeks to enter the country.
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If you build a 50-foot wall, you’ll soon be confronted with a 51-foot ladder.
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Trust 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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More Mexicans are leaving through deportation and voluntary return than are entering the United States legally and illegally.
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We can’t defend the country by looking at the borderline as the first line of defense rather than as the last line of defense.
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There are plainclothes US officers stationed at airports in Mexico working with Mexican immigration officials to protect the United States.
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We must rely on our allies and foreign governments to share information and data to secure our country.
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Every air traveler entering Mexico is vetted against US databases.
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