[Jeff Head]

Craig's letter had lot of good in it...but some very clear political statements on these other issues I had to take issue with. Crapo's letter was much more in line with my own beliefs. Among other things, he wrote,

" I am disappointed that the Senate was not able to pass meaningful immigration reform, but remain committed to passing immigration legislation that does not reward illegal immigration through amnesty, includes strong border security and enforcement, and ensures that American citizens have the first right to available jobs.

I am aware of the detrimental impact that illegal immigration has on the economy and local communities. My record on immigration issues throughout my tenure in Congress has been consistent. I support aggressive border enforcement and have supported initiatives in the past to increase the number of border patrol agents operating on our borders and in the Pacific Northwest. I have also voted to enhance our abilities to stop illegal crossing of our borders. I oppose amnesty programs and am committed to ensuring that a person should not gain an advantage or benefit toward citizenship or legal permanent resident status as a result of illegal entry into the U.S."

[sangoo]

I too have been satisfied with Senator Crapo's responses to me on the immigration issue. Larry Craig's office has been somewhat hostile when defending his position on enforcement and fence building.

[babygene]

I got a reply back from Senator Craig as well. Sounds like the same letter...

I don't think he gets it yet. He mentioned the guest worker part as in his response to me as well. I had also suggested that any guest workers should be male only with no wives or kids, since in no way can a family be supported with these low wage jobs.

I cautioned him though, that the employers who were hiring these folks would not be particularly interested in workers that they had to pay a decent wage and withhold taxes and SS on. What makes them attractive to employers is the fact that they are illegal.

[jackbenimble]

Your letter was a lot more polite than mine would have been. As soon as I read this:

I oppose amnesty programs and am committed to ensuring that a person should not gain an advantage or benefit toward citizenship or legal permanent resident status as a result of illegal entry into the U.S."

I would have written back and called him a lying piece of sh$t!

Larry Craig was a co-Sponsor of the AgJobs Amnesty so his words above are a complete lie!