But Europeans are actively trying to reduce immigration, especially since 9/11.
As he explained, the way to reduce illegal immigration is to change the law so more people can enter legally.
The panel said that Congress should initially reduce legal immigration to 700,000 a year and ultimately to 550,000 from the current level of about 830,000.
Wants to reduce legal immigration "by a moderate amount."
American officials hope that the boom on the Mexican side will reduce illegal immigration.
On the other side of the debate, there is a movement to reduce immigration to Canada.
He added, "This is the first time that the government has made even a half-serious effort to reduce immigration."
Number of bills introduced in Congress to reduce legal immigration: 8.
At the same time, you failed to win a law that would have reduced legal immigration.
Instead, he believes the work visa program will reduce illegal immigration.