Posted on 05/25/2006 7:03:01 PM PDT by Amerigomag
SACRAMENTO – Orange County Assemblyman Chuck DeVore said he is refusing to attend Mexican President Vicente Fox's speech before the California Legislature today in protest against Fox's criticism of U.S. immigration overhaul.
"I don't appreciate a foreign national telling us what to do with our laws," DeVore, R-Irvine, said Wednesday. Fox has spoken out publicly against proposals to build walls or fences at the border and opposes President Bush's plan to send National Guard troops to help with border patrol.
DeVore also wrote a letter to Fox decrying how Mexico treats illegal immigrants, writing, "Mexican law calls for undocumented immigrants to be punished by up to two years in prison for illegally entering the county. You know all this, yet even as you encourage your citizens to work illegally in America you denounce American efforts to control our border."
DeVore called Fox a "hypocrite" and said he may watch the president's speech on TV. "He has no right to enter this debate," DeVore said.
(Excerpt) Read more at ocregister.com ...
What can we expect. They're both Republicans, busy throwing traditions and common sense off the deck of the Titanic for a larger share of the Hispanic pie.
BUMP! Good for him!
I saw posted that Haynes and McClintock were absent along with unnamed others.
Kudos for Devore...
RINOld & Bush could take a course in courage from DeVore
Yes, good for DeVore, but he must not have noticed that in the bill just passed by the RINO Senate there is a provision that says we must "consult" with the Mexican government before strengthening our border.
Two of my favorite people, Ray Haynes and Tom McClintock!
woohoo!
Just wait until AMLO runs Mexico. He will make Fox look like a nice man.
Yeah, as if it mattered.
Shows us again how we Americans are treated by this "Two-Party Cartel". Anything goes for the globalists/ transnationalist. Wake up, FReepers & forget the (R) behind the name & vote these Un-Americans out.
Speaking of his blog, look what is posted!
May 25, 2006: What Pres. Fox said while I was in a secure location somewhere near the CapitolIt’s 4:58 p.m. and Majority Leader Dario Frommer has just requested permission on behalf of Speaker Fabian Nunez to have guests and cameras in the chamber. At 5:00 p.m., Speaker Pro Tem Leland Yee adjourned the session to convene a “joint convention.”
Speaker Nunez then took over and appointed a six member escort committee to bring President Fox up to the front of the chamber. Most members clapped as Fox walked up to the front. I saw two Republicans wearing large yellow buttons – I don’t know what the buttons said on them.
Mrs. Fox and Maria Shriver were then introduced, as was Linda Ackerman, wife of Senator Dick Ackerman.
As the camera swept the Assembly floor a few times, I could see many empty seats as probably more than 10 members were absent.
Senator Don Perata, the leader in the Senate, then spoke. He mentioned the “historic” vote in the U.S. Senate on immigration today. Then he spoke about the “almost $40 billion” in bonds for infrastructure that was recently passed and how it will help trade with Mexico.
Speaker Nunez then mentioned the many trips that Pres. Fox has taken to California and how “our relationship has always been built on mutual respect.” He then spoke of commerce and how that is why we should not let “immigration be an issue that polarizes our relationship” Speaker Nunez went on to say that, “Mexico should do its fair share” to help solve the immigration issue. And then said, “Continuing that economic progress is more effective” than a building wall.
Then Nunez spoke in Spanish to introduce Pres. Fox.
Pres. Fox took the podium at 5:12 p.m. He began in Spanish then switched to English to read his prepared remarks.
Pres. Fox said, “Our 103 million people live next door to you in peace and freedom.”
Citing the progress made during his rule, he said the today there is “A Mexico with the utmost respect for rule of law… with government accountability and transparency…”
Pres. Fox then launched into a defense of his years in office, pointing to the progress that has been made, with the crowning achievement being that Mexico is now heading the UN’s new Human Rights council.
Pres. Fox then spoke of the past economic travails of Mexico. He proudly cited their 3% inflation rate and that Mexico will have a balanced budget this year. Not every nation can claim that, he said to scattered applause.
He then spoke of education, telecommunications, and housing progress.
He said that the “Best social program is a good job,” with 350,000 new jobs being created this year.
The “urgent need” of Mexico is to match education to jobs.
Pres. Fox then pointed out that Mexico is the U.S.’s second largest trading partner and California’s largest trading partner. He then spoke at length about trade and investment with NAFTA being mentioned.
Pres. Fox then spoke of immigration policy, calling for a “Legal, safe and orderly migration policy…” that will benefit the security and prosperity of both countries. “Both countries must do their share in the bilateral management,” of population migration, he said. He then praised the U.S. Senate vote today. “Today’s historic vote is a monumental step forward… …but there is more debate ahead.” He said that Mexico will “…respect the sovereign right of the United States” to protect its borders. But that we needed “To develop migration laws and policy with full respect for human rights on both sides of the border.” “It will take more than walls,” he said.
Pres. Fox finished speaking at 5:34 p.m.
My thoughts? Two stand out.
When Pres. Fox said, “A Mexico with the utmost respect for rule of law… with government accountability and transparency…” I almost fell off my couch. Well, this was a campaign speech, I suppose.
Pres. Fox’s comments on immigration were as I thought they would be. He entered our immigration debate with both feet, using code words to call for full amnesty and an unrestricted guest worker program. I suppose this should not come as a shock to anyone – after all, when they encourage mass migration to America it helps Mexico by allowing them to continue to pass the buck on helping their own people through true rule of law, education, and job opportunities.
I only hope the next president of Mexico does a better job for his people than this president has done.
All the best,
Chuck DeVore, State Assemblyman, 70th District
He said that the “Best social program is a good job,” with 350,000 new jobs being created this year.
The “urgent need” of Mexico is to match education to jobs.
I heard that the peons in Mexico are only guaranteed an education up to the 6th grade. Anybody know if this is true?
Thanks!
He's a keeper.
Chuck DeVore, that is. ;-)
Bravo! Put DeVore and pubs like him in the Senate and get rid of the jellyfish.
Senator Don Perata, the leader in the Senate, then spoke. He mentioned the “historic” vote in the U.S. Senate on immigration today. Then he spoke about the “almost $40 billion” in bonds for infrastructure that was recently passed and how it will help trade with Mexico.Speaker Nunez then mentioned the many trips that Pres. Fox has taken to California and how “our relationship has always been built on mutual respect.” He then spoke of commerce and how that is why we should not let “immigration be an issue that polarizes our relationship” Speaker Nunez went on to say that, “Mexico should do its fair share” to help solve the immigration issue. And then said, “Continuing that economic progress is more effective” than a building wall.
When Pres. Fox said, “A Mexico with the utmost respect for rule of law… with government accountability and transparency…” I almost fell off my couch.
I would have throw my shoe!
One big happy family, us Northern Americanos. /s
Yeah....one big happy family. : (
Wha??? In the Sierra-Nevada CONservacy of Mexifornia???
I've been reading the past few days on Vicente's desire to create the North American Community. Common trade, a common border (exterior to the combination of Canada, Mexico and the US) and a common currency. How about a Customs Union with a Permanent North American Court on Trade and Investment? This stuff is incredible! There's a long thread over here with lots and lots of source documents and excerpts posted:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1634942/posts
Here's an interesting little tidbit:
http://canada.usembassy.gov/content/can_usa/economicintegration_csis_0703.pdf
Before assuming the presidency in December 2000, Vicente Fox voiced support for a European Union of North America, an institutional arrangement that would eventually result in the creation of a common market, the free movement of labor, and a common currency. (p.17)
Oops. I forgot to mention the “North American passports” and “North American customs and immigration officers”
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