Actors/actresses usually are.
However... once in a blue moon...
Posted on 07/04/2006 9:27:08 AM PDT by Nachum
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is "part of the problem" of illegal immigration into the United States.
That according to Rep. Tom Tancredo, a fellow Republican, who blasted Schwarzenegger's reluctance to secure the California-Mexico border with additional National Guard troops, despite such a request from President Bush.
Appearing on "The Big Story" on the Fox News Channel, the Colorado congressman and author of the just-released book "In Mortal Danger" was asked by host Julie Banderas, "What do you think about Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger not upholding the president's wishes?"
"I'm very disappointed in it, of course," responded Tancredo.
"Disappointed in the fact that you have a state where there's a lot of complaints, a lot of concerns, a lot of expenses that they are incurring as a result of massive numbers of illegal immigrants entering into them. In a way, if they won't help us solve the problem, then they're part of the problem, and I would say that Arnold Schwarzenegger is becoming part of the problem; because, frankly, when the state is offering a whole lot of incentives – in a way, social-service benefits and a number of other things that will entice people into the state – and then turns to the president and says, 'But I won't help you keep those borders secure,' well, then as I say, he's part of the problem."
The Golden State has already committed to sending 1,000 troops to the border, but rejected a White House request for 1,500 more to cover expected shortfalls in the numbers dispatched by Arizona and New Mexico.
Adam Mendelsohn, a spokesman for Schwarzenegger, pointed out California is leading all others in providing troops, and that shortfalls from elsewhere are not his state's responsibility.
"The governor is prepared to do whatever it takes to secure California's border," he said, "However, at the start of fire season, we cannot send troops to New Mexico and Arizona and other states when we already have 1,000 troops committed to this."
Tancredo also said the American public is clamoring for current immigration laws on the books to be enforced.
"It's what the people of this country want," he said. "They're asking their elected representatives and their senators to enforce the law, and all I want is for the Senate now to follow the House's lead in doing just that, and I want them to do so in a bipartisan fashion."
Since launching his book last week, Tancredo has appeared on Fox News' "Hannity & Colmes" and "Dayside," MSNBC's "The Situation with Tucker Carlson," CNN's Lou Dobbs and other major media.
On "Hannity & Colmes," Tancredo, who serves as chairman of the House Immigration Reform Caucus, came out swinging: "Mexico is aiding and abetting an invasion of this country," he said. "In fact, they are creating situations along that border, using their own military, to protect drug trafficking into the United States, pushing their own people into the United States for a variety of reasons. It is an invasion."
And on "Your World with Neil Cavuto," host Neil Cavuto even suggested Tancredo's strong track record on the immigration issue might propel him into the presidency: "Illegals coming into America are sure to be front and center in the next presidential election here. And Republican Congressman Tom Tancredo certainly knows it. He owns this issue. And straw polls show that, if he were to run for president, he just might well be president."
He knows, he is playing both ends. He is a big disappointment.
Same could be said about presidente bush.
President Bush is far worse. He is PROMOTING illegal immigration and has done so for over 5 years!
The 'Guard' is doing the job that President Bush won't do...
Congress sent 10,000 NEW Border Patrol Agents toward the border but Bush stopped them in their tracks...
Amen. Schwarzenegger is simply another liberal who sees no immediate concern.
I'm glad, however, that he is registered Republican. If he were a Democrat the only way to stop him would be through deportation. He would be King of California. King Arnold and his Mexican court.
Tancredo BUMP
Actors/actresses usually are.
However... once in a blue moon...
What dip-wad Tancredo fails to mention is that he hasn't sent NG troops from Colorado to the border yet.
What the heck are you talking about? Tancredo is a congressman and only the Govenor can release the guard.
Perhaps HRIC Tancredo should worry more about the CO Guv than the CA Guv.
Instead of attacking a good Reagan conservative like Tom Tancredo, why don't you stop defending the liberal California Governor. Could it be you're nothing but a shill for amnesty? Yeah boy, that's the ticket.
Tancredo whines about employers hiring illegals while he hires them to remodel his house.
Can you say two-faced?
Ping me when the CO troops get to the border.
He was asked about the situation in CA. I am sure he is not happy about the situation in CO either but he wasn't asked about that and he likely has pressed for the state to do much more many times over (see state constitution) and the people he hired were from San Diego and the owner said he would invite the INS to check out their records. Tom didn't hire anyone illegally and that info has been posted several times here at FR but you hate him more than love the truth.
First off, PresBush didn't ask for any NG troops to be sent from Colorado. If he had, Colorado Governor Bill Owens would have sent them. The troop request was for California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. Once again, you've shown why you are a shill for amnesty and open borders.
Second. There is absolutely no evidence whatsoever, that Tom Tancredo hired illegal aliens to work on any property he owns. PERIOD! The case from afew years back had to do with a company called Creative Drywall Designs of Denver. The owner J.J. Fukunaga and an employee named Brett Olkowski denied that illegal aliens worked on Cong. Tancredo's house. These came from anonymous reports made to the Rocky Mountain News and the Denver Post. The story died years ago.
Next time get your facts straight, stop lying and stop impugning the integrity of a patriotic American and solid Reagan conservative. Get out of the gutter, its the 4TH of July.
TANCREDO is a big disappointment.
He keeps attacking Republicans and by that he is helping Democrats, who are far worse on illegal immigration. Talking about pushing us from the frying pan into the fire.
Not to mention that his criticism of Arnold is totally unjustified.
Arnold committed to sending 1000 or 1500 (I forgetthe exact number) of National Guard troops to the border, as President Bush requested. Arnold balked at sending more, to patrol the borders of OTHER states.
Why not send the National Guard from the OTHER 47 states, instead of expecting CA to bare all the burden?
"Since launching his book last week, Tancredo has appeared on Fox News' "Hannity & Colmes" and "Dayside," MSNBC's "The Situation with Tucker Carlson," CNN's Lou Dobbs and other major media. "
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All TAncredo cares about is promoting his book.
TAncrecdo is NO "Reagan conservative".
He is a ONE issue loose cannon, who doesn't care about anything, including illegal immigration, just cares about promoting himself, and is using this issue.
His statements are totally inaccurate. Arnold DID send NG troops to the CA border.
He is attacking Arnold, because Arnold is a celebrity and he knows it gets his name in the media.
As someone pointed out, how come he is not criticizing the CO governor for not sending troops?
Shameful.
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