Should have kept the Eastern border closed so all those Irish, Italians, Eastern Europeans and Russians didn't get in.
Not only did they come in legally, they were happy to be here and WORKED to contribute to this country.
My father in law came over from Italy when he was 12 years old. He lived with cousins in NY state and while they all COULD speak Italian, they didn't allow it in their home. My father in law learned to speak english with in 6 months, and that is ALL he spoke. Once he finished school, he got not one, but two jobs to help pay the bills of his cousins and save a bit on the side for himself. At times he worked three jobs to bring in enough money to make ends meet.
Compare that with the majority of people coming in these days. Most dont bother to learn the language, most sign up to collect any and all monies they can get with out too much effort. Few look for work and if they do, most are looking for jobs where they dont have to put forth much effort, never mind taking on two or three jobs no matter what they are.
It is sad how far this country has fallen.