I suppose it can be researched, Bucco. But I don't have a real precise answer other than it's a big number.

For one, I would support the idea of refusing to provide any government-funded healthcare to illegal immigrants or their families, even if by being born here they were "legal". But as far as those that are unemployed, on welfare, etc., I still believe that society has a responsibility to provide them with healthcare.

To reduce the number of illegal immigrants who are enjoying government-funded healthcare would require some pretty tough measures to tighten up our borders. You have often asked what the effect of proposed legislation might be on small businesses. What effect do you think not having ready access to cheap labor which is willing to work hard might have on small businesses? That's exactly the reason why we're not likely to see any significant immigration reform. But we're still stuck with tens of millions with no healthcare.

Kind of a Catch 22, isn't it?