Posted on 10/23/2005 3:17:13 PM PDT by jebanks
Sen. Chuck Hagel of Nebraska once again will wade into the political minefield of immigration reform, planning to introduce legislation that would allow immigrants here illegally to work their way to legal status.
The plan Hagel is expected to introduce Tuesday also will include stronger controls at the border to stem the flow of undocumented workers into the United States.
Sen. Chuck Hagel
The Republican said Saturday there are about 10 million illegal immigrants here now who are an integral part of the nation's economy. Any immigration proposal must recognize and provide a way for them to earn legal status.
"Most illegal immigrants are here for the same reasons our grandparents came to this country, to improve their families' future," he said. "Most of them are good people, but the fact is they are here illegally. We have to deal with that."
Hagel held meetings in Omaha to discuss immigration in advance of unveiling his proposal.
On Friday he met with federal, state and local law enforcement officials. On Saturday he met with immigrant advocates in south Omaha, a traditional landing place for undocumented workers.
Hagel said the outline of his plan was well-received in both meetings.
Overall, Hagel said, the plan will be similar to the bill he introduced with then-U.S. Sen. Tom Daschle, D-S.D., in the last Congress.
But it will include some new details, including additional resources for border security.
He said he also will introduce the plan in three different bills. He said his previous experience in taking on controversial and complex issues, including climate change, has shown that breaking the plan into pieces would make it easier to pass.
On the other hand, quality immigrants who bring needed skills to our economy and make great American citizens should be encouraged. Our native population is not reproducing at replacement level nor are we turning out the numbers of graduates in science and math needed to maintain our competitive edge. Even countries like Singapore and Japan allow such targeted immigration and they are far more crowded than we are-- ever take a cross-country trip and seen just how much open space this country has got?
Screwn again.
How about someone taking Hagel on in a primary? That's a far better option than helping a RAT by voting Constitution Party. They're only there to raise money. They make no positive difference at all.
Then we could give thieves a chance and child abusers and murders..
These are people that have demonstrated that the US law means nothing .
I expect a turn over in the house next cycle because no matter how hard they try they can not win with the illegals votes
Same as Chuck Hagel says: "Give Terrorists a Chance"
Protect our borders and coastlines from all foreign invaders!
Support our Minutemen Patriots!
Be Ever Vigilant ~ Bump!
Sounds good to me, but what happens when Hagel wins the primary anyway, because he's the one with the funding and support from the party apparatus? What do we do then?
They keep telling conservatives if you dont support amnesty for illegals they dont want you in the party and dont need you. At some point you have to grant them their wish and let them live with the consequences.
Keep trying. I know from hearing KFAB that he is vulnerable. A good Republican should be able to take him out.
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