Samuel Francis

In the following viewpoint, syndicated columnist Samuel Francis contends that mass immigration contributes significantly to the terrorist threat in the United States. If there were no Muslim immigrants or immigrants who harbor political or religious hostilities against America, the potential for terrorism would be minimal, argues Francis. Unfortunately, he concludes, the nation’s leaders seem more concerned with their own power and wealth than they are with curbing immigration and protecting national security.

As you read, consider the following questions:

1. According to Francis, what immigration-restriction measures have been endorsed by President George W. Bush?
2. After the terrorist attack in 2001, what happened to the government’s plan to grant amnesty to illegal Mexican immigrants, according to the author?
3. In Francis’s view, what proves that America’s...