What we need today is to fix a broken and inefficient system

First of all, I would like to thank the kind invitation of the people and the government of the United States to carry out this visit, and I am the bearer of a respectful and affectionate greeting of the Mexican people to this nation, which is our neighbor and friend.

I would like to thank the words and the hospitality of President Barack Obama.

In reference to the migratory issue, I acknowledge the sensitivity and the commitment of President Obama to look for a comprehensive solution that will be respectful of the rights of the individual and will be adjusting itself in a realistic way to the needs of both our economies. We talked openly about this and other issues.

I will ask Congress to help us, with respect, and to understand how important it is for us that you enforce current laws to stem the supply of these weapons to criminals and consider reinstating the assault weapons ban.

I can highlight here that the areas where we agree are broader than our differences. I also fully understand the political sensitivity of this issue.

In Mexico, we are and will continue being respectful of the internal policies of the United States and its legitimate right to establish in accordance to its Constitution whatever laws it approves.

But we will retain our firm rejection to criminalize migration so that people that work and provide things to this nation will be treated as criminals, and we oppose firmly the S.B. 1070 Arizona law given in fair principles that are partial and discriminatory.

Thank you, President Obama, for your hospitality. I want to thank all of you for your kind attention.
 
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