The following is the text from a (form) email I received from Senator Bill Nelson's office after I wrote expressing my views on the mess over illegal immigration:

Thanks for contacting me about immigration. All of us can agree the system is broken and needs to be fixed.

I believe the U.S. needs a smart, realistic plan to address illegal immigration—one that protects our borders and ensures that all immigrants play by the rules. To protect our borders, we need to use cutting-edge technology, including unmanned aerial vehicles. And, we need to enforce our existing laws.

We also need to create a guest worker program that provides a path to legal status for those who qualify and play by the rules and deports those who do not. Playing by the rules means paying your taxes, keeping a job, and learning English.

Thanks for sharing your concerns with me, and be assured I’ll keep them in mind as the Senate considers this issue.