The GOP must publicly and unabashedly call out any racist tendencies within their midst. This need has always existed, but perhaps Republicans have become lazy in an effort to defend the president’s long-held and currently stalled agenda against illegal immigration.

People know there is a need to secure the border and other ports of entry from the flow of those who seek to bypass our laws, hurt our citizens, or smuggle drugs or humans. This issue should transcend partisanship, no matter what political theater is on display. There will always be obvious points of contention, but the truth remains: Something must be done to bolster national security.