Rep. Gutierrez says fewer people crossing border than in last 30 years

U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., used his speech at the opening night of the Democratic National Convention to be an advocate for immigrants, saying they work, pay taxes and defend democracy. 

Gutierrez continued to press the message in an interview with Fox News host Bill O’Reilly from the floor of the Wells Fargo Center.

"We could solve the problem tomorrow because there are good men and women in the Republican party who can work with good men and women in the Democratic party," Gutierrez said. "Look Bill, there are fewer people crossing that border than in the last 30 years. We've already doubled the enforcement on the border."

This fact-check will examine his statement that border crossings are at a 30-year low....
http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2016/jul/26/luis-gutierrez/rep-gutierrez-says-fewer-people-crossing-border-la/