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Mr. Creel also disclosed he would insist on an immigration agreement allowing for the legalization of every Mexican working in the US.

Creel is concerned about the border:

Likewise, Mr. Creel assured us he would travel to the US to discuss with his counterparts matters of shared concern relating to border safety and domestic immigration issues.

He may be making an oblique reference to these "Minutemen", or maybe its an “opening”, a unique opportunity, if properly interpreted. What does Creel mean when he says he wants to talk about “domestic immigration issues” with NAFTA counterparts? Does he mean he wants to discuss accomodating US concerns over foreign immigration controls into Mexico? It could be he wants to talk about immigration controls in the US too! It is well-established plenty of non-Mexicans also hazzard the crossing without benefit of border formalities, Mexico (like Morocco) is a “bridge” or gate with the third world (not a backyard).

Creel said he would plainly criticise all discriminatory practices which violate the basic and fundamental human rights of undocumented Mexicans working in the US.

Legalize them all now!

“I will explain why we find it convenient, necessary and urgent to legalize all undocumented Mexicans working in the US.”

Creel, ultimately is just doing his job:

“I will always be in defense of our national interest, independently of the reaction this produces from the US or anyone else” adding that “México comes first and that he would not tolerate any foreign inmiscuition in domestic affairs, nor reference or indications like those objected to, which bear no semblance to the actual state of bilateral relations, are manipulative and intended to harm our national interests.” I will confront my US counterpart to express my complete repudiation for his offensive references as it relates to efforts against terrorism, illicit migration, border safety, organized crime, drug interdiction and other aspects of bilateral concern.

Creel is right. He is right to take offense, “backyard” is not what a Bush Cabineteer should be calling México on the eve of a NAFTA summit. Creel is also right to be confused over the offensive remarks emanating from Mr. Goss, whose panoply of responsibilities includes a number of areas whithin which US agencies and departments he oversees enjoy remarkable levels of cooperation and great success. Creel is also right to raise the issue of the undocumented. I think it might be a bit of electioneering, he is the conservative contender in the upcoming presidential elections and those Paisanos are a large group, have influence, provide support and can vote.

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