I do wonder how much influence Powell has on this issue...how much is his policy. It was the State Dept and the SSA that signed the totalization agreement to give illegals Social Security benefits. I realize it's with the President's blessing, but who is giving his this advice. I'd like to spend an hour with that person.
Latest www.cnn.com/lou Lou Dobbs poll
Do you agree with Secretary of State Colin Powell that millions of illegal aliens in the United States should be given legal status?
Yes 10% 335 votes
No 90% 2868 votes
Total: 3203 votes
"I do wonder how much influence Powell has on this issue...how much is his policy."
Powell does NOT make policy. He advises the President on issues, but President Bush makes policy, not Powell.
Powell's probably going to resign (get the axe), but this is GWB's policy. If you want to know why, follow the money.