
What The F&^%$ Happen To You People II
Ronald Reagan's last major speech on immigration was his Farewell Address to the Nation on January 11, 1989. While the speech primarily reflected on his presidency, the progress made, and the American spirit, it also touched on the broader themes of immigration and America's identity as a nation of immigrants.In his Farewell Address, Reagan emphasized the idea of America as a "shining city on a hill," a place of freedom and opportunity that has always welcomed people from around the world. While he did not focus exclusively on immigration, his words reflected his broader views on the subject.Here's an excerpt from that speech:"I've spoken of the shining city all my political life... In my mind, it was a tall, proud city built on rocks stronger than oceans, windswept, God-blessed, and teeming with people of all kinds living in harmony and peace; a city with free ports that hummed with commerce and creativity. And if there had to be city walls, the walls had doors, and the doors were open to anyone with the will and the heart to get here. That's how I saw it, and see it still."This passage encapsulates Reagan's vision of America as a nation that embraces immigrants and offers them the chance to succeed. While this wasn't a policy speech specifically on immigration, it conveys his belief in the importance of welcoming newcomers to the United States. Reagan's broader legacy on immigration includes the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, which he signed into law. This legislation granted amnesty to millions of undocumented immigrants who had entered the country before 1982, while also aiming to strengthen border enforcement and workplace regulations. Reagan's views on immigration were consistent with his belief in America as a land of opportunity for all who seek freedom and a better life [Fill] I can't help but wonder... [fill] What the fuck happened to you people?!

