Her evaluation of the border stands in stark contrast to Republican presidential candidates who say the border is not secure, pointing to increasing seizures of drugs and to the renewed surge of Central American illegal immigrants. “I think that those who say we haven’t are not paying attention to what was done the last 15 years under President Bush and President Obama”. “It’s just not happening any more”.
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She said Arizona has some challenges to overcome.
Clinton said the federal government has added both border officers and obstructions, while the number of people attempting to cross the border has dropped. “Now, I think it is time to turn our attention to comprehensive immigration reform”.
The former president also touched on topics like Hillary Clinton’s plans for immigration reform and making higher education more affordable.
Former President Bill Clinton was in Phoenix on Sunday talking to voters before this week’s presidential preference election.
Former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, and her husband, retired astronaut Mark Kelly told the crowd, Hillary would work to expand background checks on gun sales.
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Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is planning to visit Seattle and Everett this Tuesday ahead of Washington state’s Democratic caucuses on the 26th.
