Marathon Pundit: Joe Walsh to Obama: If it takes moats & alligators to secure our borders--I'm game

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Joe Walsh to Obama: If it takes moats & alligators to secure our borders--I'm game

In a video response to President Obama's mocking of those who want to protect our borders, Rep. Joe Walsh (R-IL), says, "If it takes moats and alligators to secure our borders to you you serious--I'm game."

UPDATE 5:00pm: Rep. Walsh also sent a letter to the president about his immigration speech:

For years President Obama has said he is serious about dealing with America's immigration issues, however, yesterday he reinforced the idea that he’s not taking the issue seriously by suggesting that the only way to make Republicans happy on the subject is to build "a moat with alligators," said Congressman Walsh.

Time and time again, President Obama has proven that he's more concerned with photo-ops with Hollywood movie stars, than real citizens who live on the border and have to deal with America’s exploding immigration crisis.

Border security is national security. It’'s not a joking matter. Enforcing our immigration laws and holding businesses accountable for hiring illegal immigrants is a serious issue. For that reason, I have sent the President a letter, questioning his commitment to securing our borders.

I look forward to the president's response, and hope that he would work with Congress to come up with a plan that first and foremost protects our borders. If it takes moats and alligators to secure our borders to get you to be serious – I'm game.