Immigration Isn't An Issue Says Congressional GOP

Sierra Times ^ | August 22,2002 | Sieera Times

[sweetliberty]

"The National Republican Congressional Committee has been advising its candidates NOT to mention border security and immigration issues in their speeches or campaign literature," stated Janine Hansen Independent American candidate for Congress Dist. 2 in Nevada. "The shyness of the Republican Party and the Bush Administration about immigration explains why they manifest a deafening silence about Rep. George Gekas’s (R-PA) bill (H.R. 5013) called Securing America’s Future through Enforcement Reform (SAFER)," stated Janine Hansen.

"As an Independent American I support Rep. George Gekas’s bill. Represenative Gekas is the Chairman of the Immigration Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee. He will start hearings on his bill next month. This legislation is completely in accord with public opinion polls showing that the big majority of the American people want government to reduce the number of legal immigrants, to stop the irresponsible issuance of visas, to deport illegal aliens, and to use U.S. troops to guard our borders," stated Hansen.

Hansen also stated that House Minority Leader Dick Gephardt (D-MO) announced a Democratic Party plan to introduce legislation to grant amnesty to millions of illegal aliens. Nothing is more unpopular with the voters than amnesty (which Senator Robert Byrd (D-WV) called "sheer lunacy"). She accused both Republicans and Democrats of being out of touch with the grass roots on the immigration issues

"America’s doors have always been open to legal immigrants. Had our immigration laws simply been enforced the tragedy of 9/11 may have been avoided. We cannot afford to pretend that immigration is not an issue. We must secure our boarders and protect the American people whether it is politically correct or not," stated Janine Hansen.

Title I of Rep. Gekas’s Immigration bil called Securing the Border, would increase the number of INS investigators and enforcement personnel, lengthen criminal sentences for alien smuggling, beef up the Border Patrol, and use U.S. military troops until the Border Patrol reaches full strength. It would stop granting visas in countries that refuse to cooperate in combating alien smuggling.

Title II, called Screening Aliens Seeking Admission, would tighten up the visa program in order to reduce the risk of aliens using fraudulent passports, require in-person interviews before issuing all visas, and bar any alien who is a member of a terrorist group or supports terrorism. Most people don't understand why this isn't already the law.

Title III, called Tracking Aliens Present in the United States, would establish a comprehensive entry-exit control system with registration and fingerprinting (which INS has promised for years but never implemented). At least 40 percent of illegal aliens (including several 9/11 terrorists) are visa overstayers.

Title IV, called Removing Alien Terrorists, Criminals, and Human Rights Violators , would authorize INS to deport any alien who was inadmissible in the first place or who we have grounds to believe may be a terrorist. This title would reverse several court decisions that accord unreasonable "rights" to terrorists claiming asylum, and would prevent the courts from releasing criminal aliens into the community.

Title V, called Enhancing Enforcement of the Immigration and Nationality Act in the Interior , would protect Social Security cards against counterfeiting and fraudulent use. This title would increase the number of INS investigators, as repeatedly requested by INS, and double the number of INS detention beds.

Title VI would eliminate excessive review and dilatory and abusive tactics by aliens in deportation proceedings. It would also exclude aliens who knowingly make a false asylum application.

Title VII would clean up the problem of voting by illegal aliens. It would require verification of citizenship for voters and applicants.

Title VIII, called Reforming Legal Immigration, would repeal the infamous Diversity Immigrant Program which admits 50,000 immigrants a year, mostly from the Third World including countries that sponsor terrorism, and which helped the Fourth of July LAX murderer win U.S. residency. It would reform the abuses in the refugee program and in the extended-family visa program, and reduce the number of legal immigrants by 20 percent. This would still leave immigration nearly double the traditional level. INS is unable to cope with its current backlog of five million applications.

[sweetliberty]

Seems to me we shouldn't allow Dickey and the others to get away with their nasty little plan, but true to FReeper form, shout it from the rooftops.

[gcruse]

Heh. Hehehehe. Bwahahahahah!!!! Let's see which freepers can resist the siren call of RINOdom. They gave up being conservatives long ago. Now, they are expected to be soft on immigration. Pass the popcorn, ma, it's The Music Man starring Georgie Bush!

[VA Advogado]

I would willingly trade some of our lazy citizens for some hard working immigrants.

[sweetliberty]

I thought this might interest you. Feel free to ping others.

[UnBlinkingEye]

I would willingly trade some of our lazy citizens for some hard working immigrants.

Finally a slogan globalist Republicracts can agree on, unfortunately a bit too long for a bumper sticker.

[sweetliberty]

"I would willingly trade some of our lazy citizens for some hard working immigrants."

Get some fresh material will you?

[goldstategop]

Yup... if the GOP wants to lose control of Congress this fall and get beaten soundly across the board in November, it couldn't find a better way to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory than by being "soft" on illegal immigration. Gotta hand to Karl Rove: the man's a born genius!!! ;-)

[VA Advogado]

Get some fresh material will you?

You anxious to move? Certainly you dont have a no trade clause in your contract.

[DSH]

I would willingly trade some of our lazy citizens for some hard working immigrants.

Even when they aren't willing to put in the hard work necessary to enter and stay in the country legally?

[gcruse]

I would gladly give you five inner city denizens Monday for one immigrant today. Or something like that.

[willyone]

If you think all immigrants are hard working you must live on the moon. Visit So.Cal. and see what unlimited immigration both legal and illegal have done. And why do you have such a low opinion of your fellow Americans. Looking in the mirror and projecting?

[upchuck]

I need more info on Title III. How does this prevent overstaying a visa?

And I'd like to add:
Title IX, called Stoping It Before It Starts, sets the penalty for hiring an illegal alien to a fine of at least $10,000 and at least 5 years in a federal prision.

Title X, called Let's Be Sensible About This, would stop children born to illegal aliens in this country from becoming automatic American citizens.

Title XI, called Stop The Coddling, would prevent illegal aliens from partaking of ANY public welfare perks including, but not limited to, Medicaid and Food Stamps.

Ya see, I think we almost beg these folks to become illegals. We've got a whole system set up to treat them extraordinarily well. If we stop doing this, part of the allure will be taken away.

[goldstategop]

What we ought to do is simple: refuse to vote for anyone for federal office who refuses to halt illegal immigration and deport those already here. If that means not voting, so be it. Even the lesser of two evils is still the lesser of two evils.

[lizma]

Conservatives didn't do that. Republicans did. Big difference.

Unfortunately.

[sweetliberty]

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[gcruse]

Conservatives didn't do that. Republicans did. Big difference.

That is absolutely right, love.  And
the Repubs who call others RINO for
deviating from  the party line have to
swallow this to keep from doing the
same.  Hence my chortle.

[Iscool]

Even the lesser of two evils is still the lesser of two evils.

How about, the lesser of two evils is still evil...I won't stay home when it comes time to vote...But I will vote for "any" candidate that at least claims to believe what I do...Regardless of party...

I am now convinced they all lie...I'll vote for the one that lies the best...

[Cacique]

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[Cacique]

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[RLK]

"The National Republican Congressional Committee has been advising its candidates NOT to mention border security and immigration issues in their speeches or campaign literature," stated Janine Hansen Independent American candidate for Congress Dist. 2 in Nevada.

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If I were a Republican I'd be frightened to mention the issue too.