Posted on 05/15/2006 2:09:17 PM PDT by NapkinUser
WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Tom Tancredo (R-CO), Chairman of the 97-member House Immigration Reform Caucus, made the following statement ahead of the Presidents immigration speech tonight:
Sending National Guard troops to the border is a necessary stop gap measure to gain control of our borders. The government has chosen to limit the National Guard to a supporting role, but that will allow the Border Patrol to do its jobstopping illegal aliens from breaking our laws.
It appears that the Administration has begun to understand the breadth and depth of frustration with our open borders, and I welcome the Presidents support of increased enforcement. But if the President thinks by taking one step forward with enforcement the House will follow him two steps backwards with amnesty, hes confusing us with the Senate. The American people understand that blanket amnesty is not a pre-requisite for border security.
The Senates 12-million person amnesty the largest in Americas history would crush our background check system. It would dishonor legal immigrants who came here the right way. And, it would only encourage more illegal immigration. The President may say that the Senates plan isnt amnesty, but when you reward people with citizenship and you allow them to continue to work in the U.S. for the sole reason that they broke the law, what else can you call it?
A few weeks ago, the Administration announced a crackdown on illegal employers, arresting more than 1,100, nationwide. But by the next morning, more than half of those arrested were released. Public relations in lieu of enforcement wont fly with the American people. We will all be watching and waiting to see if the President follows through on his pledge to enforce the law.
Ping.
Tancredo 08!
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Nice, right between the eyes.
I tell ya something;
We Conservatives need to get Tancredo on the ballet for President. If we cannot, we need to all do a write in for him on our ballots. Wouldn't you just love to see a President elected that way? Man O'man, I'd jump for joy to see a man of Tancredo's ilk protecting the liberty and sovereignty of the USA.
But as you point out, IT IS THE SAME LUMPS IN CONGRESS WHO OVERSAW THE SUCCESSFUL INVASION OF THE UNITED STATES. The bums need to be voted out, democrats & republicans.
You know, before they do, I want to inform them that they are smearing a rock solid, top-notch conservative Republican. In fact, I'll post a few ratings for them so that they understand just who it is that they're working to dump his Congressional seat to the Democrats:
- 100% "Best and Brightest" Rating from American Conservative Union (one of only 38 other Congressmen)
- 100% Rating from National Right to Life Committee
- 100% Rating from Conservative Index (Spring '05 - 75% lifetime, tied for second highest rating)
- 100% Rating from Concerned Women for America
- 100% Rating from Christian Coalition
- 100% Rating from Campaign for Working Families
- 100% Rating from FreedomWorks
- 98% Rating from National Tax Limitation Committee (average since 1999)
- 95% "Taxpayer Hero" Rating from Citizens Against Government Waste
- 95% Rating from Americans for Tax Reform
- 95% Rating from Christian Action Network)/li>
- 93% Rating from Eagle Forum (tied for second highest rating)
- 0% Rating from National Education Association
- 0% Rating from National Organization for Women
- 0% Rating from Brady Campaign
- 0% Rating from People for the American Way
- 0% Rating from Planned Parenthood
- 0% Rating from Pro-Choice America
We'll be watching for Tancredo to procure funding for this.
Tancredo/Arpio '08
reminds me of the philosophy of gun control: Teenagers are roaring through town at 90 MPH, where the speed limit is 25. Your solution is to lower the speed limit to 20.
bump to that!
Big Bump.
So would I. BTTT
Well Tom good luck. The American people are behind you all the way.
Great post!
We need more "Tancredo's" in DC these days!!
Border enforcement first!
Tanc was on with BOR after President Bush's speech...had some thing to agree with the President on but was addament that securing the borders is #1
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