Central American parents were sending their small children here ALONE.

It wasn't just a few children and it wasn't all children fleeing danger.

And it was grossly irresponsible to send a message this was appropriate.

Clinton drew a distinction last year between migrants who crossed the border illegally for economic or family reasons and refugees whose lives would be in danger if they were deported. She favored returning migrant children to “responsible adults in their families” back in Central America. But she also said that she would not deport children who had “a legitimate claim for asylum” and “would face some terrible danger if they return.”

http://www.factcheck.org/2015/05/omalleys-immigration-exaggeration/