"With the creation of stakes and the construction of temples in most nations with sizeable populations of the faithful, the current commandment is not to gather to one place but to gather in stakes in our own homelands. There the faithful can enjoy the full blessings of eternity in a house of the Lord. There, in their own homelands, they can obey the Lord�s command to enlarge the borders of His people and strengthen her stakes (see D&C 101:21; D&C 133:9, 14). In this way, the stakes of Zion are �for a defense, and for a refuge from the storm, and from wrath when it shall be poured out without mixture upon the whole earth� (D&C 115:6)." E. Oaks, April Conf. 2004.

Find one General Conference talk by one of the 1st Presidency or 1 of the 12, that says differently since the 1950s. You won't find one.

It almost sounds like you don't want them here. Didn't we all immigrate here at one time or another? So many of them have come because there are better life opportunities in our nation. Yes, they can receive the gospel blessings in their own nations, but sometimes the problems and lack of work opportunities are what drive them to better their family situations. I don't have a problem with the direction of our nation's (or Utah's) diversity situation. The more the merrier, as long as they are here legally, and they contribute in a positive manner to our society.