Posted on 05/08/2013 3:08:12 PM PDT by Jim Robinson
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) aims to block any illegal immigrant from ever receiving any state, local, or federal welfare or public benefits with a series of amendments to the immigration reform bill currently under review in the U.S. Senate.
Cruz has filed five amendments to the bill. The one currently marked “Cruz 2” on the Senate Judiciary Committee website (the amendments have not yet received official numbers) has a stated purpose to “provide that aliens who have entered or remained present in the United States while not in lawful status shall not be eligible for means-tested benefits.”
The amendment would insert language into the bill that specifically says no illegal immigrant who broke the law to enter or stay in the country “shall be eligible for any Federal, State, or local government means-tested benefit, nor shall such alien be eligible for any benefit under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Pub. L. 111-148), regardless of the alien’s legal status at the time of application for such benefit.”
In short, without citizenship, even if America’s millions of illegal immigrants received temporary legalization or eventually green cards and permanent legalization, they could never be eligible for any public benefits or welfare, including Obamacare.
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When I brought my wife over (legally, lots of paperwork and lots of cash) part of the agreement I signed reqired me to be responsible for all her expenses. Even if we were to get divorced. I would only be off the hook If she left the country. NO welfare would be provided to her.
Why should illegals get “assistance” I ask you? (Retorical question in case you didn’t realize.)
Exactly. Let’s not forget they drive drunk with no insurance - illegals do not obey our rules. Send them back and they wait until they can provide a name of a sponsor here and with a job lined up w/help of sponsor. And while waiting ‘at home’, they learn English!
The fact that it’s even controversial shows just how sick this country is.
Good for him.
This can’t be done in our system, but that just means we need to change it.
Cruz did that too in another amendment.
Well, to be fair, they are leading from behind (their asses), just like Bammy.
He opened the door to consider it - that’s all that’s needed for the unAmerican bleeding hearts/liberals to push for more. I get ‘illegal is illegal’ - why don’t you?
“I LOVE SENATOR TED CRUZ!”
Me too. I’m already starting to get his name out in my own little way as he is on my short list for POTUS.
So they will rob and kill to get what they need. What about diseases? We have requirements children need to be immunized - who will pay for them to do it? Saying illegals ‘get nothing’ is pie-in-the sky! How many times do Americans need to be conned before they realize following Our Constitution is THE WAY and only WAY!
We’ll let you “borrow” him as yours! He rocks out loud!
I haven’t seen anyone this courageous in so long I can’t even remember!
Cruz is neutering this Amnesty bill.....good
And...those who vote against it will have to go on record supporting govt benefits for illegals
Exactly! There is a story of an illegal now up for murder charges in KY because of a DUI-caused wreck! I hope they have him incarcerated so he doesn’t bolt to the border!
If only we had about 50 more like Cruz in the Senate.
It's a door liberals and RINOs won't go near and Cruz is talking about the steps for illegals to become legal with some pretty steep barriers. I get that, why don't you?
bkmk
GO TED!!!
You will just have to sit and watch - and then you will see for yourself what you don’t get.
In other words , illegal immigrants would have to follow the same rules as legal immigrants.
What a concept
In that May 3rd speech Obama gave before the Mexican Anthropological Museum in which he blamed America for the violence in Mexico I believe he went even futhur. There’s a inference but never referenced by name to the Gasden purchase and border settlements US made with Mexico where Obama hinted he seems to side with the Mexican claims. Would those in attendence share that view is a question that should be asked, because I believe they would,.he does.
As a counter to the amnesty push I’ve been arguing for reciprocal treatment. Pointing out that the Mexicans have been getting most favorable treatment above the rest of our neighbors both north and south. They’re permitted to cross our borders and enter illegally and are allowed access to rights of citizenship (with the exception of voting which if the democrat party regains control over the House will happen) other nationals entering this country don’t get.
Also by allowing Mexicans to do this any quota ration for immigration from other south and central American countrys are taken up by Mexicans while that country is laying claim to a large chunk of our sovereign territory.
We are already seeing the result of this in certain areas claimed by the Mexicans. Their national flag (standard) gets displayed over ours. Where there is a controlling number of Mexican nationals (illegals). It’s displayed over certain institutions particularly schools accompanied by riots and disturbances. Blacks are threatend by Mexicans in certain sections of citys in those areas. We’re courting trouble by not placing a value on our sovereignty and our citizenship.
Worse yet if a US citizen goes into Mexico never mind illegaly but legally. They’ll get 2nd class treatment. Land ownership in title is prohibited period. And there are a slew of regulations they must comply with. Which doesn’t apply to a citizen of Mexico.
By not insisting on reciprocity particularly on those who have entered this country illegally we’re offering no incentive for assimilation and we’re not easing the burden for our fellow citizens who for what ever reason decided to live in Mexico.
Thanks JimRob.
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