"I think these parts of our country are going to be de facto parts of Mexico even though they're under the jurisdiction of the United States,"-- Pat Buchanan , May 13, 2004

"I have proudly affirmed that the Mexican nation extends beyond the territory enclosed by its borders and that Mexican migrants are an important, a very important part of it." -- Mexican President Zedillo, July 27, 1997

"We must move with all deliberate speed to close our borders to the Mexican invasion." -- Glenn Spencer, May 14, 2004