“It was a simple decision by the administration to have a zero-tolerance policy for illegal entry, period. The message is that no one is exempt from immigration law.”
This statement, made in defense of the family separation policy, was widely condemned for its apparent lack of empathy towards separated families.
“The powers of the president to protect our country are very substantial and will not be questioned.”
This quote was criticized for its authoritarian tone and disregard for checks and balances in government.
“The fundamental question of our time is whether the West has the will to survive. Do we have the confidence in our values to defend them at any cost? Do we have enough respect for our citizens to protect our borders? Do we have the desire and the courage to preserve our civilization in the face of those who would subvert and destroy it?”
This statement, which Miller drafted for a speech by President Trump, was criticized for its xenophobic undertones and alarmist rhetoric about immigration.
“It has never been easier in American history for illegal aliens to commit crimes of violence against Americans.”
This quote from an email was widely criticized for promoting unfounded fears about immigrants and crime.
“This is a good chance to expose that ridiculous statue of liberty myth. Poem has nothing to do with it … Indeed, two decades after poem was added, Coolidge shut down immigration.”
This statement, referring to the poem on the Statue of Liberty, has been seen as an attempt to downplay America’s history of welcoming immigrants.
These quotes reflect Miller’s hardline stance on immigration and have been widely criticized for promoting xenophobia, fearmongering, and policies that many consider inhumane.