'Americans are watching': Lindsey Graham drops some inconvenient truths about the border crisis

The mess along our southern border has emotions dialed up to 11, but a purely emotional approach to problem solving is rarely the best way to go.

That’s why Lindsey Graham is attempting to put the migrant caravan in perspective:

As someone who has worked for over a decade to fix our nation’s broken immigration system, some thoughts on the caravans and the current situation on our southern border.

#1

— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) November 26, 2018

We will not have the necessary ‘buy-in’ from the American people for a solution dealing with illegal immigrants already in the United States if we cannot convince the public we have the ability to stop future waves of illegal immigration.
#2

— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) November 26, 2018

The current chaos at our southern border must be dealt with properly or we will never find a solution to our broken immigration system.

#3

— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) November 26, 2018

Everyone who supports dealing fairly with illegal immigrants already in the United States should make it clear the lawless behavior occurring at the southern border crossing will not be tolerated.

#4

— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) November 26, 2018

Americans want an immigration policy which we control, not one where illegal immigrants control us.

We are a nation of immigrants. We are also a kind and generous people. But Americans will not be played for fools.

#5

— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) November 26, 2018

It’s simple: We as Americans – have the right to decide who gets to come into our country, not immigrants seeking to force their way in.

#6

— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) November 26, 2018

I have worked with many Democrats who have compassion for illegal immigrants already in the United States.

In order to solve this problem, now is the time for Democrats to be clear that they too oppose the lawless behavior from illegal immigrants at the border.

#7

— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) November 26, 2018

They can also offer their strong support for additional efforts to secure our border today and in the future.

#8

— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) November 26, 2018

Showing the American people we will take a tough line on future waves of illegal immigration helps build the necessary political support to deal fairly with the problems created in the past.

#9

— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) November 26, 2018

It remains the pathway forward and Americans are watching how we handle this current test.

#10

— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) November 26, 2018

Americans are definitely watching.