Posted on 06/13/2007 1:39:27 PM PDT by Wings-n-Wind
This is the letter GA Senators sent to POTUS this week..
We were "pretty loud" down here...
I think they at least heard some faint noise emanating outside the beltway.
DISCLAIMER: I still don't trust 'em... a'Tall
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Dear Mr. President:
Although the Senate's effort to reform our nation's immigration laws through the Secure Borders, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Reform Act of 2007 is stalled, illegal immigration remains our nation's number one domestic issue. We therefore believe it is incumbent upon us and our colleagues to tackle this issue and not leave this problem for future generations to solve.
As we travel around Georgia and continue to hear from our constituents, the message from a majority of Georgians is that they have no trust that the United States Government will enforce the laws contained in this new legislation and secure the border first. This lack of trust is rooted in the mistakes made in 1986 and the continued chaos surrounding our immigration laws.
We believe the way to build greater support for immigration reform in the United States Senate and among the American public is to regain the trust in the ability of the federal government to responsibly administer immigration programs and enforce immigration laws. There is bipartisan agreement that we need to secure our borders first, and we believe this approach will serve as a platform towards addressing the other issues surrounding immigration reform.
To that end, we believe that you and your administration could alleviate many of the fears of our constituents by calling for an emergency supplemental bill to fully fund the border and interior security initiatives contained in legislation currently pending in the Senate, as well as any outstanding existing authorizations. Such a move would show your commitment to securing the border first and to stopping the flow of illegal immigrants and drugs into our nation.
It will also work towards restoring the credibility of the federal government on this critical issue. [/uncontrollable laughter]
We urge you to carefully consider this request, and thank you for the opportunity to express the views of the people of Georgia on this matter.
Sincerely,
Saxby Chambliss
Johnny Isakson
[Emphasis added!]
Not good enough. Who knows what would be done with the money. Build the fence and then we will talk.
BINGO. Thanks for the post.
Oops; forgot to tell you thanks for the post. It is nice to know some Senators are taking a stand....unlike mine (Lugar)
Does this include the Hunter fence? If not, no deal.
I’m with you. I don’t see any reason to trust them.
As someone pointed out to me yesterday, this part of the statement:
“contained in legislation currently pending in the Senate”...
is problematic. I do think they’re both backing off, however.
The only true way of determining the effectiveness of any border control plan is YEARS of effective implementation.
Problem is, W & the Dems don't wanna wait that long.
“To that end, we believe that you and your administration could alleviate many of the fears of our constituents...” Those are the weenie words. Not “secure the border first,” but “throw some crumbs to the dumb peons who are complaining.” These guys are just trying to cover their own butts and trying to explain their own votes. Someone’s staffer is too clever by half.
So far, my tires have not been slashed as I ride around with my “Stop Illegal Immigration” and “Secure Our Borders” bumper stickers through areas thick with illegals. I’ll be adding “Can You Afford Another Anchor Baby?” to the window shortly.
Even building the fence is not enough...
They have to show that they are willing and able to stop the illegal entries. Until they demonstrate this, nobody is going to buy their promises.
All of which doesn't mean squat, just build the damn fence, and start jailing the non farm workers and the people that hire them.
True
Not mentioned are other small items like dirty bombs, suitcase nukes, poison gas cannisters etc. It's a question of when (not if) a terrorist attack happens from across the wide open borders.
Yes, simply build the fence. Show your loyalty to Americans first Mr. President. Build the fence to protect us first. Then follow the existing laws. Deport the illegals I don’t care HOW MANY YEARS IT TAKES...JUST DO IT.
They still don't get it. The government needs to be output-oriented - i.e., we want to see RESULTS - input (i.e., funding) means nothing until it is implemented properly.
They aren’t taking a stand on anything except their freeloader positions in DC. This is smoke and pablum for the masses who would believe them. Note they want to move ahead with a supplemental funding for security without mentioning the previous fundings and laws and measures and amnesties that we have all has foisted on us. They wanted this quick to short circuit some of the toughest laws in the country coming to GA next month. If the mexs are all legal, then the measures passed here are meaningless and the LARGE ag and poultry industry are safe.
They have already changed their minds. The bill may be palatable to them now....if enough pork is attached.
You failed to bold the most important aspect of this, and it's very telling. Emergency supplemental bills cannot be filibustered, I understand, and in this instance, one is being sought to fund that stinking fraud that is currently in the Senate.
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