Posted on 04/08/2014 12:24:16 PM PDT by cotton1706
U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, a Democrat who was part of bipartisan group that drafted a comprehensive immigration reform bill last year, says that Republicans really would like to see such a measure pass in Congress, though individually they don’t want to vote on it.
The Senate bill, a sweeping measure that includes tightening border security, expanding foreign worker visas, and providing a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who pass a strict set of criteria, passed in June.
But the effort stalled when the issue moved to the House of Representatives, where a group of mostly conservative Republicans, who hold the majority, vowed not to approve any measure that allowed undocumented immigrants to legalize their status. They said it would be tantamount to rewarding lawbreakers.
In an interview on Monday with MSNBC, Schumer, who is from New York, said: “Most people are for immigration reform. Most Republicans, they’re in the vote-no, pray-yes caucus, they want it to pass as long as they don’t have to vote for it. I still think we have a chance to pass it this year.”
Schumer said that other Republicans in the House support comprehensive immigration reform, and that he remains confident that a bill will move forward this year.
He speculated that the summer, when Tea Party primaries will have ended, is when immigration reform stands the best chance of gaining traction in Congress.
(Excerpt) Read more at latino.foxnews.com ...
Illegal Alien Invaders from Mexico daily demonstrate their “act of love” as they “love” to break our border laws because they know that politicians in “both” political parties will NOT insist that the laws that they pass will be enforced.
The only Border “Reform” that needs to be done is to strictly enforce existing US Federal Border Laws, PERIOD.
Watch for them to “Deem and pass”
like they did for Obamacare when they no longer had enough votes
I get the feeling that schumer is up to something. Maybe trying to drive a wedge between republicans.
For once the shyster is telling the truth.
This doesn’t make sense. What would be the upside for the Republicans as far as amnesty goes if they don’t vote for it?
Is he saying their lips say no but their eyes say yes?
This statement appears to be nonsense. The common sense approach is to close our borders to stop the influx of illegal aliens.
Then, after our borders have been certified as secured, our lawmakers can deal with the vast number, say 20 million illegals already here, by sifting out the criminal element, gang members, etc., and returning them to their countries of origin.
And then, deal in a compassionate manner with the otherwise law abiding, hard working people who are contributing to our economy, but who jumped the line to get here.
The common sense approach is NOT acceptable to the Democrats, unfortunately. Schumer and his ilk want to PROMISE to close the border, later, if there is money for it, just as they did in 1987.
There is no emergency to give amnesty right now because the influx of illegal aliens has been going on for decades. Secure our borders!
I guess even a broken clock is right once or twice a day. I would not discount what schemer is up to here.
Chuckie’s an idiot. Even the GOPe morons figured out that handing new legislation to President Pen ‘n Phone is worthless.
Impeachment is the only logical path.
No, the GOP isn’t touching immigration while the Democrats control the Senate.
immigration reform = BUILD THE DAMN FENCE ALREADY!!
(and while you’re at it, deport or execute the illegal aliens that are already here)
Wow chuckie can read minds now, I suppose in the near future he’ll be walking on water and who knows what additional God like abilities he’ll master.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.