It is our hope that in future discussions with the Mexican government, you will encourage Mexico to do its part to address illegal immigration rather than encourage their citizens to illegally enter the U.S.

Representative last serving California's 24th congressional district and previously the 23rd and 21st serving in Congress from 1987 to 2013. S. California election law though makes it clear that a candidate's name can only be withdrawn in the case of their death and as a result that Gallegly's name would have to remain on the ballot.

S. Gallegly announced on January 5 2012 that he would not be seeking re-election.