Barack Obama: I will repair our relationship with Mexico

Senator Barack Obama published an op/ed today in the Dallas Morning News talking about improving U.S./relations with Mexico.  Among other things, he states:

Finally, we have to recognize the connection between our rhetoric and our relations – both with Mexico and within our own borders. We can and should have a robust debate about immigration reform, but we should never demonize or scapegoat any ethnic group. Already, we have seen an unacceptable spike in hate crimes aimed at Latinos across America. This has proven divisive here at home, and it risks poisoning our relations with Latin America.

KJ