Words: Thompson believes we should secure our borders and eliminate “sanctuary cities”. He opposes amnesty in any form and argues that we must eliminate welfare incentives for illegal aliens. “A sovereign nation loses that status if it cannot secure its own borders and we are going to do whatever is necessary to do so.”

Actions: Thompson voted FOR limiting welfare for immigrants (1997), FOR visas for skilled workers (1998), and FOR allowing for immigrant labor for farm work (1998).

More about: Fred Thompson, Immigration.