Tom Price: “at the base of the Statue of Liberty is a poem that reads: ``Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning…”

“at the base of the Statue of Liberty is a poem that reads: ``Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.'' Understood in this fundamental principle is that our Nation would welcome anyone in an orderly and a legal process. Yet, on a daily basis thousands of illegal aliens cross our border, encouraged by the Mexican Government, which provides a copy of the Mexican Migrant Guide, full of tips on how to blend into our society and receive benefits once they get here. The illegal alien population is, admittedly, 11 million in the United States, with the actual number probably closer to 20 million. The problems are no longer confined to border States with nearly 250,000 illegal aliens now calling Georgia home, placing my home State in the top 10 with illegal populations. Nearly every public service, from our schools to our hospitals, are suffering financially caring for illegal aliens. Mr. Speaker, Americans recognize the economic and national security concerns posed by this increasing problem. It is time we take action and secure our Nation's borders, responsibly solve this national emergency and hold neighbor nations accountable for their actions. ____________________”