Top border chief to agents who object to Obama amnesty: ‘Look for another job’

The Washington Times ^ | March 1, 2016 | Stephen Dinan

[jazusamo]

Customs and Border Protection Commission R. Gil Kerlikowske told Border Patrol agents who object to President Obama’s amnesty policies that it’s time to “look for another job,” saying Tuesday that agents have to follow the orders of their superiors.

Mr. Kerlikowske was objecting to testimony last month from the Border Patrol labor union chief, who said under Mr. Obama agents have been told to restore the discredited “catch-and-release” policy from a decade ago.

The commissioner disputed that, saying every illegal immigrant over the age of 14 who is encountered by agents is supposed to be fingerprinted, interviewed and put through the usual process, including being turned over to Immigration and Customs enforcement for decisions on deportation.

“We don’t need and don’t want — and I would not stand by if the Border Patrol was — releasing people without going through all of the formalities,” Mr. Kerlikowske testified to the House Appropriations Committee.

[rlmorel]

"...saying Tuesday that agents have to follow the orders of their superiors..."

And just who is YOUR superior, you liberal, statist, scumbag?

That is US, through our legally elected representatives, you slime-ball. And YOU IGNORE US AND THE LAWS PASSED IN OUR NAME.

How I DESPISE these government vermin.

[jazusamo]

I hear you. This R. Gil Kerlikowske is a real piece of work, sounds like he has his lips firmly implanted on 0’s you know what.

[Not A Snowbird]

They will hire the same illegal aliens they’ve let through the cracks. Illegals doing the jobs Americans won’t do.

No, you have to be a USC to be a border patrol agent or CBP officer.

[G Larry]

Those VIOLATING CURRENT LAW are the ones who need to FIND A NEW JOB!

[HiJinx]

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[VerySadAmerican]

I’d like to see Trump announce that he’s hired an illegal alien from Mexico to perform one duty. In fact, it’s a contract, not a job. His one duty will be to call in the head of the Border Patrol and in front of all the media’s cameras say “¡Estás despedido!” (You’re fired in English)

Then Trump turns to the Mexican and says “Gracias. Usted ha sido de gran ayuda.” (Thank you. You’ve been a big help in English.)

Then turn to the cameras and say “Did you understand that Jorges and Marco?”

[Zathras]

Intel did the same thing back in 2014.
“Accept diversity or find a new job”
Lots of people including myself found a new job

[laplata]

Es una buen idea! Me gusta como piensas, amigo.

[kcvl]

He served as a member of the United States Justice Department, where he oversaw community policing grants. His work in Washington D.C. earned praise from then-Attorney General Janet Reno and then-First Lady Hillary Clinton.

Kerlikowske faced criticism over the department's slow response to the 2001 Seattle Mardi Gras Riots that left one man dead and 70 people with injuries. During the incident, he ordered the police at the scene not to intervene, instead maintaining a perimeter around the violence. The City of Seattle acknowledged police strategy presented a public safety threat, and settled with the murder victim's family for just under $2 million. The next month, The Seattle Police Officers' Guild voted no confidence in the chief, citing both the Mardi Gras riot and his public reprimand of an officer for being rude to a group of alleged jaywalkers.

2005, Kerlikowske faced embarrassment after having his duty handgun stolen from his locked car, which was parked on a public street.

[Enlightened1]

Now we know why he is the chief.

His entire job is to make sure the Border is not secure.

[kcvl]

Shawn Moran, vice president of the NBPC, took “great offense” to the commissioner’s remarks.

“When it comes to catch and release, Border Patrol agents are the only ones following the law. The commissioner can dress it up any way he likes, but even though we are documenting people, they are being released into American society, never to be seen again,” Mr. Moran said.

He said the NBPC is directly in touch with line agents in the field, and said Mr. Kerlikowske gets his information filtered by layers of “yes men” at headquarters. Mr. Moran said agents do follow orders, even when they disagree with them, but have the right to speak out against them as well, and said the series of policies is taking a toll on the agency.

[fivecatsandadog]

Inject them all (deeply) with an exploding chip. If they report back every 30 days, the chip is deactivated for the next 29 days. If they miss the 30th day check-in, KABOOM!

[VerySadAmerican]

I can’t believe I actually understood what you posted without using a translator. I haven’t spoken any Spanish in decades. And I’m glad you like the way I think and I wish more people thought like us.

[Amish with an attitude]

This is an obvious failure to enforce Title 8, section 1325.

Why is Congress idly sitting on their hands while this is happening?

“Any alien who (1) enters or attempts to enter the United States at any time or place other than as designated by immigration officers, or (2) eludes examination or inspection by immigration officers, or (3) attempts to enter or obtains entry to the United States by a willfully false or misleading representation or the willful concealment of a material fact, shall, for the first commission of any such offense, be fined under title 18 or imprisoned not more than 6 months, or both, and, for a subsequent commission of any such offense, be fined under title 18, or imprisoned not more than 2 years, or both.”

[Ancesthntr]

The good agents only need to hold on until January 20. Keep your heads down, take notes and then be ready for some payback and some good policies to be implemented.

Trump or some other Republican will need you folks in place, with your knowledge, experience and patriotism. Hold the course, endure another 10 1/2 months, and all will be straightened out.

[laplata]

What you said in spanish was perfectly done. I try to “placticar”-practice” as often as I can.

I agree about more people thinking like us.

Gracias, amigo!

[jazusamo]

Thanks...Being praised by Janet Reno and Hillary Clinton speaks volumes.

[uncitizen]

"..saying Tuesday that agents have to follow the orders of their superiors."

Really? Did the agents take an oath to their superiors or to uphold our Immigration LAWS?

[Seruzawa]

This bureaucratic fool should look up the Nuremburg trials.

[JennysCool]

If he wants to add 8-10 pts., he should pledge to fire EVERY useless bureaucrat in the federal government.