Tonight I feel a little bit defeated. I know that we cannot afford to feel that way, but the reality is that my experience today at the mall in Gwinnett County makes me feel that President Bush's dream is becoming a reality.

At the mall I saw and heard many different things and it led me to believe that people may be coming into our country in even faster numbers than before. I know that Secretary Chertoff claims that the borders are more secure than ever, and perhaps he is right. But could it be that illegal aliens are now coming into our country in massive numbers by plane, ship, car, and the Canadian border?

Is it possible that as we work so hard to fight this problem...... because of the things that President Bush is saying that it is encouraging MORE illegal immigration and that this is exactly what is happening behind our backs?

My experience today tells me that this is true and that this is happening. But I don't know what to do about it. I guess the best thing that I can do is to tell you, other Americans.

Obviously, my senators (Chambliss and Isakson) aren't overly concerned about it. Other than all of you, they are the only people I know to turn to. So now what am I supposed to do?