“These unaccompanied illegal minors should be cared for in their home countries, rather than burdening our already unsustainable entitlement systems. Projections indicate the number of illegal crossings will continue to increase. With no long-term plan to address this situation, the federal government is simply ignoring the fiscal, health and social interests of our own citizens. We cannot and should not be held responsible for citizens of other nations.” Rick Perry
Poor Rick Perry. Despite his tendency to insert his foot in his mouth multiple times in national Presidential debates, the Texas Governor certainly knows how to talk tough when the situation calls for it.
And this situation definitely calls for it. According to Fox News, Perry is accusing President Obama of allowing a recent “surge” of illegal immigrant children to enter Texas without doing anything to stem the flow. And no, these aren’t anchor babies – they’re children who cross the border without their parents, and frequently end up in government sponsored child care once they reach the other side. Screen grabs of Perry’s acid-tongued complaint to the Obama administration follow:
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