Report shows how terrorists exploited immigration laws

The Washington Times ^ | August 31, 2005 | Jerry Seper

[neverdem]

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The Washington Timeswww.washingtontimes.com

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Report shows how terrorists exploited immigration laws

By Jerry Seper
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
Published August 31, 2005

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Of the 94 known foreign-born terrorists who operated in the United States between 1993 and 2004, two-thirds of them committed immigration fraud prior to or as part of their terrorist activities, a report said yesterday.

    At least 21 became naturalized U.S. citizens before being charged or convicted as terrorists, the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS) said in a 46-page report.

    CIS Executive Director Mark Krikorian said the report "highlights the danger of our lax immigration system, not just in terms of who is allowed in, but also how terrorists, once in the country, used weaknesses in the system to remain here."

    "Strict enforcement of immigration law -- at American consulates overseas, at ports of entry, and within the United States -- must be an integral part of our efforts to prevent future attacks on U.S. soil," he said.

    The report said the terrorists commonly used temporary visas to gain entry to the United States, and that 18 of them held student visas and another four had applications approved to study in the United States.

    At least 17 of the terrorists used visitor visas -- either tourist or business -- to gain entry, although there were 11 instances of passport fraud and 10 cases of visa fraud, the report said. In total, 13 of the terrorists overstayed their temporary visas.

    The report, written for CIS by Janice Kephart, who served as counsel to the National Commission on Terror Attacks Upon the United States, said the September 11 attacks on the World Trade...

[neverdem]

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[prognostigaator]

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[DoughtyOne]

Of the 94 known foreign-born terrorists who operated in the United States between 1993 and 2004, two-thirds of them committed immigration fraud prior to or as part of their terrorist activities, a report said yesterday.

Wow, I never would have suspected this...

Well actually I can't say that. I know of someone who can though.

[Borax Queen]

gag

[janetgreen]

The cheapening of American citizenship, visa free-for-all, open borders. They're all coming to feed at the trough of America, including terrorists?

News from Washington = What? Me Worry?

[swampfox98]

"Strict enforcement of immigration law -- at American consulates overseas, at ports of entry, and within the United States -- must be an integral part of our efforts to prevent future attacks on U.S. soil," he said.

It won't happen because Bush doesn't want it to happen. He is one minded when it comes to the destruction of America before 2010. Each politician has his own job to perform before the North American Community comes into being. Our politicians are cashing in big time from Mexican lobbyists and Free Trade lobbyists, and will continue to do so for years to come. In other words, they have sold out America - both Republicans and Democrats.

I'm sure our politicians a little disgruntled that the hurricane will cost so much in property damage, it might make the stupid tax payers question that they have to rebuild the south while supporting Mexico, but not to worry they have no power to ask for answers from our traitors in office.

[Enchante]

"Of the 94 known foreign-born terrorists who operated in the United States between 1993 and 2004, two-thirds of them committed immigration fraud prior to or as part of their terrorist activities, a report said yesterday."

Neither party grasps that secure borders and internal enforcement of every reasonable immigration law is a huge NATIONAL SECURITY ISSUE.

[nicmarlo]

you can say that again.

[Borax Queen]

not to worry they have no power to ask for answers from our traitors in office.

You can say that again. If the questions are too difficult, the pols claim harassment and the questioner is eliminated.

[Ron H.]

..... They're all coming to feed at the trough of America, including terrorists?

Yeah, so long as the/our tax dollars/treasury hold out! You know, when the Dems were in charge there was a phrase that the Republicans liked to bandy about to describe what the Dems were doing to Americans and that was, "redistributing the wealth".

I don't know about you but it sure is looking like that is just what the Republicans are doing today, except they're now redistributing the nations wealth to the rest of the third world for the sake of their partners in Americas destruction, the fat-cat campaign corporate contributors.