'We are going to do whatever is necessary to build the border wall, to stop this ongoing crisis of illegal immigration.'

It's a major new initiative to 'coordinate efforts across the entire federal government to deliver jobs, investment and growth to the communities that need it the most.'

'The rise in asylum applications come at a time when the White House is working to reform the process.'

'Two major steps in particular would have a big impact on security at the U.S. southern border.'

'There are currently as many as 10,000 migrants crossing the country in several caravans, according to the Mexican interior ministry.'

'As a general rule, on average, polling is pretty accurate. But polls are predictive -- they ask, "If the election were held today." The main problem with that, of course, is that the election isn't held today, and lots can happen in just a 24-hour news cycle.'

'We will not allow our generosity to be abused by those who would break our laws, defy our rules.'

"But where we obviously totally agree with the president is getting at the root issue here, which is unchecked illegal immigration.”

'I've always supported comprehensive immigration reform.'

Recognizing the contribution African-Americans made during the Civil War would have been roundly applauded if former President Barack Obama had done what President Trump did on Saturday.