Rand Paul: Legalization before security is the "fatal flaw" in the Gang of Eight

SEN. RAND PAUL: Well, you know, we haven’t had a full airing or discussion yet, but I’m one of the Republicans who favors immigration reform, but I think that any legalization of those who are here illegally should be dependent upon border security, and unfortunately we’re hearing from the Gang of Eight they want the opposite. They want legalization not dependent on border security, but I think most conservatives in the country want to see the border secured, and then they’re willing to go ahead and give documentation to workers that are here illegally. But we can’t do it if we’re not going to secure the border first.

EISEN: So if you do not get that dependent, that factor, that amnesty is tied to border security, will you then not vote for the bill?

PAUL: Really, I think it’s a fatal flaw of the bill. If the bill does not allow for Congress to vote on whether or not the border’s secure, and if the documentation process is not dependent on the borders being secure, I think the whole concept is fatally flawed.