No it doesn't. That's silly Buchanan type propaganda.
The two programs are totally seperate. Some want to immigrate to America, others just want to temporarily work here then go back home.
although we do need to use the terrorism issue to push immigration reform, it is sad that we need to. Shouldn't it be enough that people are breaking the law for immigration reform to be passed? Serioulsly, even without 9/11, there was still a problem. still, if we need to push the terrorism issue (which is a good enough reason anyway) to get to a just end, then so be it.
You need to do your homework.
Under President Reagan when illegal aliens were legalized they blew past immigration caps that had kept out potential immigrants who were obeying our laws.
Under President Clinton when illegal aliens with employer sponsors were legalized, they took immigration slots away from people waiting in line.
Under the Bush proposal illegal aliens who are also working illegally are already matched with an employer, giving them an unfair advantage over those who didn't enter and work illegally and aren't yet matched with an employer.
A fair solution is to meet our labor needs with one line for all potential guest workers, in their home countries. That way illegal aliens won't be rewarded for lawbreaking.
By the way, you left off half of my quote: "Legalizing illegal aliens always penalizes those who've tried to enter legally, and has always lead to more illegal aliens and more exploitation."
Despite the amnesties of Presidents Reagan and Clinton the numbers of illegal aliens in America has climbed steadily. That's because rewarding lawbreakers leads to more lawbreakers. The amnesty of President Bush would be no different.