President touts immigration plan to Hispanic group

Daily Sentinel ^ | 7/8/2004 | T.A. Badger

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SAN ANTONIO - President Bush told the nation's largest Hispanic rights group Thursday that America should make a place, albeit a temporary one, for a huge number of immigrants now working illegally in the country.

In a breif address via satellite from Washington, D.C., Bush also praised the fast-growing Hispanic population as a fertile ground for the creation of small businesses that are helping to fuel the U.S. economy.

"Our economy is stronger and our society is better off because Hispanic businesses are thriving and creating jobs across America," he told delegates to the League of United Latin American Citizens' annual convention.

John Kerry, the expected Democratic nominee for president, is scheduled to address LULAC on Saturday morning.

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Bush touted his tax cuts to Thursday's audience, saying they have helped Hispanic businesses and the rest of the economy.

With a population of nearly 40 million, Hispanics are the nation's largest minority group.

The research group HispanTelligence predicts that by 2010 the number of Hispanic-owned enterprises will grow from about 2 million to 3.2 million, and that their combined revenue will jump 70 percent to more than $450 billion.

But at the other end of the economy are Hispanics working in the United States illegally, and for them Bush said he will urge Congress to approve a temporary-worker program that would allow them to fill jobs unwanted by Americans.

"I know this proposal would be good for our economy," Bush said. "It will bring millions of hard-working people out of the shadows of American life. ...America is the nation of the open door, and it must stay that way.

Hector Flores, LULAC's national president, said afterward that he's glad the president is thinking about immigration, but said his plan doesn't go far enough.

"We need a fair and just immigration law," said Flores, who supports "earned legalization" for those undocumented workers--particularly those from Latin America--who have been in the country many years.

"They are no different than other immigrant groups coming to America through Ellis Island," Flores said, referring to past waves of U.S. workers from abroard. "I'm not advocating an amnesty (for all illegal immigrants), but I don't think a temporary guest-worker program is the answer, either.

Bush, who pleased the LULAC crowd by peppering his speech with a little Spanish, has led the Republican Party's efforts to gain stature among Hispanic voters, who have traditionally cast their ballots for Democrats.

He got 35 percent of the Hispanic vote in the 2000 presidential election, well up from the 21 percent received by GOP nominee Bob Dole in 1996.

[B4Ranch]

I would love to personally hand our President a copy of the US Constitution and tear up the UN Charter while he watched me.

[dalebert]

Courting the hispanic vote. Dems do it.

[B4Ranch]

Jobs being generated in our growing economy are not being filled by American citizens, and these jobs represent an opportunity for workers who come from abroad, who want to put money on the table for their children,"

while American men and women remain unemployed!

[dalebert]

Can illegals vote?

[familyofman]

"Courting the hispanic vote."

Even if it costs the white middle class vote? Not a very good trade-off at this time. A vote should never be taken for granted.

Another little question - who benefits from the huge number of illegal aliens taking all those jobs, and who do those who benefit give campaign contributions to? Just follow the money.

[Sabertooth]

SAN ANTONIO - President Bush told the nation's largest Hispanic rights group Thursday that America should make a place, albeit a temporary one, for a huge number of immigrants now working illegally in the country.

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But at the other end of the economy are Hispanics working in the United States illegally, and for them Bush said he will urge Congress to approve a temporary-worker program that would allow them to fill jobs unwanted by Americans.

"I know this proposal would be good for our economy," Bush said. "It will bring millions of hard-working people out of the shadows of American life. ...America is the nation of the open door, and it must stay that way.

President Bush continues to appease the Illegal Alien lobby and his "guest worker" Amnesty remains his goal.

Those believing the myth that the President will get tough with Illegals after the election are kidding themselves.

Bush's comments here also put into perspective Asa Hutchison's actions preventing further sweeps for Illegals in Southern California. If Bush wanted Illegals out, the sweeps, which were completely legal and highly effective, would continue. If the sweeps continued we'd begin to see self-deportation of Illegals.

That is not President Bush's desire, as he is the most pro-Illegal Alien President this country has ever had.

[StoneColdGOP]

President Bush told the nation's largest Hispanic rights group Thursday that America should make a place, albeit a temporary one, for a huge number of immigrants now working illegally in the country.

Ah yes, the famed temporary government program.

[dalebert]

I am not agreeing with courting the illegal hispanic vote. Is it legal for illegals to vote? Why do both parties court illegals?

[reelfoot]

I have an immigration plan I would like to tout to the President: start enforcing the laws.

[moehoward]

Bump that!!!

[familyofman]

"Is it legal for illegals to vote? Why do both parties court illegals?"

Illegals cannot vote, legally. Both parties aren't courting the illegals - they court those that hire them for low wages & no benefits, who then make huge contributions to politicians to protect their 'cheap' labor. Some really great patriotic employers there - only interested in increasing profits - even if it's through illegal means. A politician claiming that it's 'humane' to encourage illegal immigration is just blowing smoke.

[skeeter]

I will support this president.

But he ain't making it easy.

[Marine Inspector]

Why do both parties court illegals?

Because both parties know some of them vote, but most importantly, they know the vast majority have friends and family here in the US that can vote legally.

[Shermy]

It will bring millions of hard-working people out of the shadows of American life

And will put millions into such "shadows."

More grist for the cheap-labor lobby, gets a lot of campaign contributions too.

[Dante3]

We need our military protecting our borders and deporting illegal aliens. Many hard working Americans have difficulty meeting the medical costs, yet in my are illegal aliens get it for free. Many refused to learn English and expect us to learn their language. They get special perks in several states, such as reduced college tuition. They are terrorists, drug dealers, or some other type of criminals.

There is not a single good reason why illegal aliens should remain in this country. Anyone who supports them is harming this country. In our area we have violent home invasion gangs made up primarily of immigrants and illegal aliens from Asia, Central American, and Mexico.

[Regulator]

as he is the most pro-Illegal Alien President this country has ever had.

Oh dear, a politically incorrect statement here...

The dogs of conformity should be here soon to snarl and yap at you, and make you get back in line.

[american spirit]

"But his plan doesn't go far enough"......the minute I started reading this article, I knew this phrase would be in it somewhere. NOTHING IS EVER ENOUGH for these 'effin Aztlaners.....whether it's Fox, La Raza, LULAC, etc. They're like a damn broken record and it must've been the first English words they were taught.

[dalebert]

Does cheap labor keep prices down?

[dalebert]

Then who to vote for is the question? Isn't it more likely that Dems will be more liberal about illegals?

[sarcasm]

Isn't it more likely that Dems will be more liberal about illegals?

More liberal than Bush?