MAINE REPUBLICANS STAND WITH ARIZONA

[maine yankee]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lance Dutson, Communications Director, Maine Republican Victory Campaign 207-322-3843

August 13, 2010

MAINE REPUBLICANS STAND WITH ARIZONA

Maine-authored resolution receives unanimous support from Republican National Committee

AUGUSTA - A resolution in support of Arizona's right to enforce existing federal immigration laws was passed last week at the Republican National Committee meeting in Kansas City. The resolution was introduced by Maine GOP Committeewoman Jan Staples, and received unanimous support.

"Maine Republicans stand with the people of Arizona," said Staples. "As a border state, we understand the gravity of this issue. The safety of our citizens is of paramount importance, and Arizonans have the right to protect themselves in light of lax federal enforcement."

The resolution cites specific support of S.B. 1070, a bill passed by the Arizona legislature and signed into law by Governor Jan Brewer. The Obama Administration has sued the state of Arizona, and a federal court struck down most of the provisions of the law as a result. Arizona has appealed the decision to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

A recent Rasmussen Reports poll showed a majority of Mainers support the passage of an Arizona-like law in Maine, with only 39% supporting the Obama Administration's decision to sue the state of Arizona.

"We are proud that Maine is leading the way in support of Arizona," said Maine GOP Chair Charlie Webster. "This resolution reflects the overwhelming consensus of people across this nation that Arizona has the right and responsibility to protect its citizens. The Obama Administration has failed to provide the support required to do this, and we salute Governor Brewer and the people of Arizona for taking a stand for what is right."

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Resolution in Support of the State of Arizona

WHEREAS, the United States has a rich tradition of extending the promise and opportunity of America to immigrants who legally enter her borders; and

WHEREAS, America recognizes the contributions of generations of immigrants legally entering the country have made to the economy and culture of the United States; and

WHEREAS immigration that is both legal and controlled allows immigrants coming to America to openly assimilate into the culture of their adoptive home and, therefore, more readily reap the benefits available to all who reside legally within the borders of the United States; and

WHEREAS, the federal government, through lax enforcement of the federal immigration laws, has failed to protect our nation's borders, our citizens and legal residents by stopping the flow of illegal border crossings; and

WHEREAS, the State of Arizona, to protect its citizens, legal residents and visitors, has therefore passed S.B. 1070 to enforce standing federal statutes concerning immigration; and

WHEREAS, the Arizona law mirrors federal immigration law and does not provide any additional burdens on any person legally present in the United States; and

WHEREAS, enforcement of the Arizona law explicitly prohibits profiling; and

WHEREAS, the rule of law has been, and should continue to be, the basis of governance in this country; therefore be it

RESOLVED, that The Republican National Committee supports the State of Arizona's right and responsibility to provide security and stability for its citizens; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Republican National Committee supports the State of Arizona's effort to protect its citizens, residents and visitors through the passage of S.B. 1070.

Submitted by:

Jan Martens Staples, National Committeewoman, Maine

[DH]

“Sir,

Perhaps you and I should meet some time ?

Consider that a glove slap.”

The truth hurts doesn’t it? Your state, and your state alone, has two traitors who’s votes allowed the advancement of Socialism, Marxism and Communism into our society.

Where is the outrage of the Republicans in Maine? Where is the attempt to recall these traitors? Where is any “spine” shown in the Republican Party in Maine?

BTW, consider that a “kick in the butt.”

[George Varnum]

Libby Mitchell... Right... I knew that! (DUH!)

Brain flatulence... again... Now I’m getting my Communists mixed up.

Thanks!

[NewHampshireDuo]

You’re right - they are totally interchangeable.