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Cornyn Speaks On Immigration (opposes a fence)
The Monitor ^ | December 28,2005 | Victoria Hirschberg

Posted on 12/28/2005 5:36:33 AM PST by Reaganwuzthebest

MISSION — U.S. Sen. John Cornyn said Tuesday that building a fence along the southwest border is unrealistic and ultimately would not deter illegal immigration into the United States.

Cornyn, R-Texas, was in Mission on Tuesday to discuss flood control and the Rio Grande Valley levee system, but spoke briefly with the media about immigration issues and his plan to allow workers into the country legally but temporarily. He said he would not support a bill calling for a security fence — which could start in California and end in Brownsville — although the U.S. House of Representatives approved the measure last week. The Senate will discuss the measure when they reconvene next year, and Cornyn said immigration would be a pertinent issue.

He expects a compromise between the Senate and the House on immigration bills.

"(The wall) is a 19th century solution to a 21st century problem," Cornyn said, calling for a more comprehensive immigration plan. Millions of immigrants, both documented and undocumented, cross daily through the southwest border and Cornyn said his bill permits workers to enter for a set time period, calls for increased enforcement at the border and more investigations into employers that hire illegal immigrants.

Hidalgo Mayor John David Franz said he would oppose any wall cutting through his border city.

"I think we need to be looking at amicable solutions," he said. "(A wall) would put us back 100 years. A wall isn’t going to solve anything."


TOPICS: Front Page News; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: 109th; aliens; borderfence; cornyn; cornynisarino; cornynsaysnofences; illegalaliens; illegalimmigration; immigrantlist; invasion; surrender
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To: Reaganwuzthebest
Screw Cornyn ... in the pocket of Texas agribusiness. We need a fence, just listen to Mexico blowing a gasket over it. What more proof do you need? Mexico is an enemy nation. Slickster Cornyn should move there

WE NEED A FENCE:

Israel has proven that border fences can be effective. The open borders lobby should stop lying about them

Israel's multiple fence, border fence system. This fence is designed to succeed!! Sensors, surveillance cameras, lots of barbed wire, ditches to stop vehicles from ramming through it, paved access roads for fast armed response etc etc.

 

israel wall


61 posted on 12/28/2005 6:36:43 AM PST by dennisw (we need a fence!!!)
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To: meema

"I said NO BILL would be better than what the SENATE and the WH wants!!!"

Okay then I guess the conversation is over. I just don't get how you can say no bill would be better than what the senate and WH wants and then say you want the house bill, which is exactly what the senate and WH don't want.


62 posted on 12/28/2005 6:36:46 AM PST by NapkinUser ("Our troops have become the enemy." -Representative John P. Murtha, modern day Benedict Arnold.)
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To: Reaganwuzthebest
A fence will only work if we change the "safe haven" approach to immigration that endures in our country. Remember that the Romans and Chinese built walls against barbarians. They ultimately failed because of the inability of either empires to implement effective policies on their side of the walls.
63 posted on 12/28/2005 6:38:25 AM PST by GeorgefromGeorgia
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To: Reaganwuzthebest

Guess he wants to pander to the Latino vote.

We need a fence - and few of the other appurtanences which go along with such a defense line to keep these foreign invaders and the Mexican military which apparently aids and abets them, at bay.

This guy needs a mental check up or a morality assessment.

I hope he gets voted out of office one way or the other.


64 posted on 12/28/2005 6:39:06 AM PST by ZULU (Non nobis, non nobis, Domine, sed nomini tuo da gloriam. God, guts, and guns made America great.)
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To: Reaganwuzthebest
FR Republican Quick response team....

Freeper RINO's to the defense of their leaders in checked pants, tassled loafers, and at the Country Club.

"Republican" is not synonymous with "Conservative".

65 posted on 12/28/2005 6:40:55 AM PST by gitmogrunt (oppose one farce at the border)
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To: freedumb2003
If Cornyn is a RINO, then so are 80% of the GOP in congress. Cornyn had a 100% ACU rating in 2004 and has a lifetime rating of 93%.

http://www.acuratings.org/statedelegation.asp?state=tx
66 posted on 12/28/2005 6:41:08 AM PST by GeorgefromGeorgia
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To: Reaganwuzthebest

... So what's a compromise to Cornyn...

Erasing the border completely, forcing you to pay for a total infrastructure rehab through out Mexico, adding sixty million more illiterates to the welfare rolls, and forcing you to pay for the college education of every child in Mexico.

Google search: Schlafly cfr North American Community


67 posted on 12/28/2005 6:41:31 AM PST by the gillman@blacklagoon.com (Dirty Chinese money still makes D.C. go round.)
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Cornyn is NO RINO but he's going to feel a lot of heat from Texas' Republicans.

Let the letter writings and telephone calls begin!

68 posted on 12/28/2005 6:42:07 AM PST by harpu ( "...it's better to be hated for who you are than loved for someone you're not!")
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To: SteveJudd

uh but thats not the plan. fence or no fence, a guest worker/amnesty program will happen. sorry to throw cold water on everyone, but nafta sorta seals the deal. hey, america had its chance to vote third party, yet always seems to like the status quo. again, dont blame me, the blame is on all of us. read the nafta language about movements of labor between the usa, canada and the outhouse, oops, i mean mexico. its all there in black and white and signed in all the right places.


69 posted on 12/28/2005 6:43:16 AM PST by son of caesar (son of caesar)
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To: Reaganwuzthebest

Frankly, I have not read the house bill, but it sounds better. However, you know the Senate..rarely do they let something pass the House without putting their handprints all over it...lol. Here is the Cornyn/Kyl bill:

http://www.cornyn.senate.gov/immigration/

Anyone that says that Cornyn is a Rhino or the worst conservative senator is simply not well informed or worse..a troll.


70 posted on 12/28/2005 6:44:11 AM PST by penelopesire
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To: GeorgefromGeorgia

"If Cornyn is a RINO, then so are 80% of the GOP in congress..."

Most of the other 80% aren't pushing for an amnesty.


71 posted on 12/28/2005 6:45:36 AM PST by NapkinUser ("Our troops have become the enemy." -Representative John P. Murtha, modern day Benedict Arnold.)
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To: Reaganwuzthebest
Isn't that amazing?

After centuries of jailing bank robbers, we still have bank robbers?

Where's the campaign to "decriminalize" bank robbery?

72 posted on 12/28/2005 6:46:46 AM PST by Publius6961 (The IQ of California voters is about 420........... .............cumulatively)
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To: harpu

"Cornyn is NO RINO but he's going to feel a lot of heat from Texas' Republicans.
Let the letter writings and telephone calls begin!"

Good idea.


73 posted on 12/28/2005 6:49:17 AM PST by penelopesire
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To: Reaganwuzthebest
"(The wall) is a 19th century solution to a 21st century problem," Cornyn said,

Well, Senator, how long have you been a Senator? and how long has illegal immigration been a problem? and what previous solutions have YOU introduced?

Illegal immigration IS a problem, Senator, but Congress's inaction is the bigger problem.
74 posted on 12/28/2005 6:49:33 AM PST by TomGuy
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To: penelopesire

If I were forced to take a choice yes I'd prefer the Kyl/Cornyn plan over McCain's scamnesty. The only problem is if we go with it now we'll never see enforcement, that's just the nature of the beast when it comes to this government and immigration policies. I also think Cornyn knows that very well and is trying to pull the wool over people's eyes.


75 posted on 12/28/2005 6:51:02 AM PST by Reaganwuzthebest
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To: Reaganwuzthebest

Just sent Cornyn a note...This is getting crazy...Always remember "Follow the money". In this case right to W and Cornyn's friend's pockets.


76 posted on 12/28/2005 6:53:21 AM PST by devane617 (An Alley-Cat mind is a terrible thing to waste)
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To: zeugma

lol..I don't spin pal..I am a realist. How are you going to build a fence in the middle of the Rio Grande? What about the trucks that come in loaded with illegals everyday? What about the tunnels they build UNDER the FENCE and into homes on the other side? The fence might work very well for some areas and private property owners along the border should be allowed to build them on their land.


77 posted on 12/28/2005 6:54:00 AM PST by penelopesire
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To: Reaganwuzthebest

Quisling: a synonym for traitor, someone who collaborates with the invaders of his country.

78 posted on 12/28/2005 6:57:19 AM PST by Travis McGee (--- www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com ---)
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To: Reaganwuzthebest

"If I were forced to take a choice yes I'd prefer the Kyl/Cornyn plan over McCain's scamnesty. The only problem is if we go with it now we'll never see enforcement, that's just the nature of the beast when it comes to this government and immigration policies. I also think Cornyn knows that very well and is trying to pull the wool over people's eyes."

I don't think Cornyn is trying to 'pull the wool' over anyone's eyes. He has had many town hall meetings here in Texas about immigration and has been very candid with the folks. I think he is trying to find a balance and walk a tight rope....lol


79 posted on 12/28/2005 6:59:01 AM PST by penelopesire
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To: NapkinUser

Troll.


80 posted on 12/28/2005 6:59:26 AM PST by meema (I am a Conservative Traditional Republican, NOT an elitist, sexist , cynic or right wing extremist!)
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