Posted on 03/18/2010 11:19:02 PM PDT by rabscuttle385
Our immigration system is badly broken. Although our borders have become far more secure in recent years, too many people seeking illegal entry get through. We have no way to track whether the millions who enter the United States on valid visas each year leave when they are supposed to. And employers are burdened by a complicated system for verifying workers' immigration status.
Last week we met with President Obama to discuss our draft framework for action on immigration. We expressed our belief that America's security and economic well-being depend on enacting sensible immigration policies.
The answer is simple: Americans overwhelmingly oppose illegal immigration and support legal immigration. Throughout our history, immigrants have contributed to making this country more vibrant and economically dynamic. Once it is clear that in 20 years our nation will not again confront the specter of another 11 million people coming here illegally, Americans will embrace more welcoming immigration policies.
Our plan has four pillars: requiring biometric Social Security cards to ensure that illegal workers cannot get jobs; fulfilling and strengthening our commitments on border security and interior enforcement; creating a process for admitting temporary workers; and implementing a tough but fair path to legalization for those already here.
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Blah, blah, blah.
Shut up, Lindsey, you little smurf.
What makes you think they want the government to be fiscally sound? Either they don't know what they are doing, or they want to destroy the country. They love things we can't afford.
Windy Graham does not speak let alone whisper unless he checks in with lord McCain. NOW since lord McCain is in elect me mode why is this NOW a front burner issue... Is there campaign dollars at stake?
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