In the Army, we had a saying: “You play the hand you’re dealt, not the one you wish you had.” That mindset applies directly to the immigration crisis facing America today.
Right now, we’ve got more than 8 million illegal immigrants working in the U.S. Some of them are troublemakers — peddling fentanyl and tusi, committing other crimes, and undermining our public safety. For those criminals, there’s zero tolerance. They should be immediately deported or jailed, and sanctuary jurisdictions that give them safe harbor must be held accountable.
But many others are trying to do the right thing. They’re working, raising families, and contributing to our economy. Nationally, 42% of agricultural workers are illegal immigrants. In Colorado, we see it every day: men and women supporting their famil