Whatever It Takes: Illegal Immigration, Border Security, and the War on Terror [Hardcover]

J. D. Hayworth (Author), Joe Eule (Author)

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Publication Date: December 13, 2005

In this wide-ranging read, Congressman J.D. Hayworth (R-Ariz) exposes the ongoing battle where terrorists seek ways to exploit America's porous borders and attack the country, as well as the hypocrisy, greed, and political correctness that could literally destroy the nation.

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What should we do to solve America's border crisis? WHATEVER IT TAKES!

That's the no-nonsense approach of Arizona congressman J. D. Hayworth, one of America's most outspoken and eloquent conservative spokesmen. He knows what we need to do to regain control of our borders, ensure our national security, enforce our laws, protect our jobs, and keep America from being overwhelmed by illegal immigration. J. D. has walked the border and has seen firsthand the devastation that illegal immigration inflicts on law-abiding Americans. He's read the intelligence reports, talked to the Border Patrol and the Marines, and knows how intolerable illegal immigration is in a post September 11 world. He's heard all the excuses about how our country can't function without illegal aliens and has compelling answers to them all.

In Whatever It Takes, you'll learn: How many cities, and J. D. names names, actually refuse to cooperate with federal law enforcement. Your city might be among them. How our law enforcement system is so bound in bureaucracy that it treats illegal aliens like fish, throwing them back into the stream of American life; they even call it "catch and release". Why illegal alien murderers and rapists walk free along our streets and how our perverse laws may actually encourage illegal alien gangs to kill (if they cross into Mexico, they won't be extradited). The Social Security lie: illegal immigrants don't support the system; they're actually hastening its downfall. How illegal immigration steals jobs from American workers and reduces their pay. The alleged "solution": a guest-worker plan that would reward lawbreakers and lead to more illegal immigration The infuriating double standards: how illegal immigrants often take advantage of health and education benefits (by law!) at the expense of American citizens. The next September 11: if we don't regain control of our borders, how can we prevent it? Whatever It Takes is a book that needed to be written, but which no one had the courage to write until J. D. Hayworth took up his pen. For every American who cares about our country, J. D. offers a vital plan to keep it safe. Few books are a must-read but Whatever It Takes is definitely one of them.

About the Author

ARIZONA CONGRESSMAN J. D. HAYWORTH has served Arizona's fifth congressional district (which includes Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe) for more than a decade. A former radio news commentator and sports anchorman, he remains a sought-after speaker and media personality, appearing frequently on such shows as Hannity & Colmes, the O'Reilly Factor, the Laura Ingraham Show, Scarborough Country, Imus in the Morning, and the G. Gordon Liddy Show. He lives with his family in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 230 pages
• Publisher: Regnery Publishing; First Edition edition (December 13, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 089526028X
• ISBN-13: 978-0895260284
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #497,285 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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82 of 94 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rep. Hayworth lays out the problem well and provides a strong call to action, January 25, 2006

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Craig Matteson (Saline, MI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Whatever It Takes: Illegal Immigration, Border Security, and the War on Terror (Hardcover)

Let me begin by saying that I believe that part of the greatness and strength of America is in our history of immigration. I believe that we not only should have immigration, but that our economic well being depends on immigration for a number of reasons. That being said, it is quite clear that we now have a very serious problem with illegal immigration. When communities with large populations of illegal immigrants spend 30-40% of their school budget to educated the children of illegals, when community hospitals that are often on the cusp of insolvency tip into failure because of the unreimbursed medical care they must provide illegals, when there are political groups within our borders calling for portions of our southwest to be returned to Mexico, well, there is a serious problem.

Representative J.D. Hayworth is from Arizona and his constituents live on the front line of this problem. While some advocate what amounts to capitulation and failure in addressing the many problems that go into this issue, Hayworth takes a stand for upholding the laws and our security. He does not pretend that the issue is not complex, but realizes that once a commitment is made to enforce existing laws in a serious way, many of the problems either go away or become defined in ways that are clear enough to handle.

The contempt for our laws that is bred by the cynical political apathy towards their enforcement has a corrosive effect for our culture and our attitude towards the rule of law generally. When the problem is ignored for votes (even illegal votes!) and supposedly cheap labor (only cheap because the true costs are foisted upon others) it is hard to find a politician who will face the problem seriously. It is even worse when you take into account the way the government of Mexico supports illegal immigration into the U. S. and their brazen contempt for our laws. Representative Hayworth is taking a responsible stand with this book and we should applaud him for doing so. This book is not a work of jingoism or racism or grandstanding, but a heartfelt love of our country and what it stands for. Hayworth is setting out a view of a way forward that will help our country and the immigration process.

It seems to me that everyone is sympathetic to the poor in Mexico and elsewhere who want a better life for their families. If our present quotas for immigration are too low, let's raise them. However, letting millions come into this country without order and process is to contribute to the overcrowding of our prisons, increasing the supply of drugs on our streets, increasing the likelihood of terrorist attack, and the exploitation of the poor by not paying them the true cost of their labor. If we have to pay more for lettuce and other produce to be honest in our employment practices, I am all for it.

There is a lot of great material in this book. I urge you to read it. Then you should write your elected representatives and make sure that we all put pressure on them to take serious action about the state of immigration in our country. Hayworth makes many strong recommendations that should be considered. We need to get a handle on the process of bringing people into this country and assimilating them into the American way of life (including speaking English).

32 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great read that won't disappoint., January 2, 2006

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This review is from: Whatever It Takes: Illegal Immigration, Border Security, and the War on Terror (Hardcover)

If you've ever seen J.D. Hayworth on television, you know he is one ot the most articulate spokesmen for the conservative movement. This book reflects that ability to communicate. It is well written, throughly researched, and highly persuasive, at times even funny. He takes on both Republicans and Democrats with the rapier wit and keen eye for exposing the hypocrisy and absurdity of those who excuse illegal immigration. One of the best books of its kind I've ever read. I highly recommend it.

23 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mind-Numbing Honesty About Illegal Immigration, April 18, 2006

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Matthew Dodd (Virginia, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Whatever It Takes: Illegal Immigration, Border Security, and the War on Terror (Hardcover)

United States Congressman J.D. Hayworth's (R-AZ) thorough and well-documented analysis of the illegal immigration issue should be a `must-read' for all Americans. Not only does he fully examine this complex and far-reaching challenge, he also provides workable and comprehensive solutions in a straight-shooting and easy-to-read writing style that was both informative and entertaining.

The book's eleven chapter titles demonstrate a logical and methodical progression designed to deepen understanding of the major social, cultural, economic, political, and national security impacts and implications of our national approach to and policies about illegal immigration: Overrun; Crime and Illegal Immigration; Assimilation: Out of Many...?; Language, Political Correctness, and Illegal Immigration; Mexico: Friend or Foe?; Is America Complicit in Illegal Immigration?; The Left and Right Are Wrong; Is Illegal Immigration the Answer to Social Security?; Guest Worker = Amnesty = Surrender; Is Opposing Illegal Immigration a Political Loser for Republicans?; and What to Do about Illegal Immigration.

While most of Hayworth's criticisms were squarely aimed at liberal rhetoric and politicians, I felt he was balanced in exposing the many conservative acts of omission and cowardice in addressing illegal immigration over the years. The extensive documentation of primarily media and congressional testimony excerpts, coupled with the politically-correct and often illogical rhetoric from illegal immigration advocates and activists were mind-numbing, but absolutely essential for understanding this critical issue from many different, yet inter-related perspectives. More times than I am comfortable with, I found myself shaking my head in disbelief and writing in the margins comments like: "What were they thinking?" and "How could we legislate, document, and justify such governmental dysfunction?"

Hayworth clearly understands the challenges facing our nation in reversing years of bending-over-backwards efforts to systemically ignore, justify, and benefit from illegal immigration while neglecting our borders and national security, especially in our post-9/11 world: "None of what I have suggested will be easy. Worthwhile causes rarely are. But I believe that if we can reclaim our borders and reinstill a respect for the rule of law, we will have pulled America back from the brink."

American citizens should read this book and decide for themselves whether our elected public officials in Washington, DC are serving the needs of the people and the Nation or special interests with regards to illegal immigration. The time for action is now, so this book is an opportunity we cannot afford to miss.