''Over time, millions around the world have found emigrating to the U.S. as the only alternative to starvation, death, or a life full of hardship and suffering. With thousands from nations spanning the globe, America has become a mosaic of people, culture, and [[hope]].''<ref>http://library.thinkquest.org/20619/Intro.html</ref>
== Immigration Statistics ==
According to the American Center of Statistics, about 90% of immigrants coming from Mexico are considered illegal. In addition, 50% of those crossing the border are expected to commit violent crimes, such as murder, rape, robbery, child melesting or terrorism
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