Bush Says Deportation 'Ain't Gonna Work'

Associated Press ^ | June 8, 206

[2NY]

(AP) WASHINGTON Rejecting an argument being made by some conservatives in his own party, President Bush said Thursday that the idea that the United States could force millions of illegal immigrants to return home "ain't gonna work."

Bush told a gathering of Hispanic leaders that the immigration system is broken and Congress needs to pass "commonsense" reform that strengthens the border while allowing more foreigners in to work temporarily and giving those who sneaked in years ago a chance to become citizens.

[2NY]

how about thousands? would that work?

[dirtboy]

Rejecting an argument being made by some conservatives in his own party, President Bush said Thursday that the idea that the United States could force millions of illegal immigrants to return home "ain't gonna work."

How would you know, Bush? You sure as heck haven't tried.

[Bob Buchholz]

No need to deport them. Fine and jail the employers, the jobs dry up and they will find their own way home.

[Jameison]

"Bush said Thursday that the idea that the United States could force millions of illegal immigrants to return home "ain't gonna work.""

Old Chinese saying : The journey of a thousand miles starts with the first step.
Get deporting in force and for real, Mr President.
You are not even trying.

[MadIvan]

That's a rather silly remark. No one is saying deportation would occur all at once - for one thing, no one knows where all the illegals are. It would be a lengthy process, but it's necessary in order to preserve the rule of law.

Regards, Ivan

[tsali]

If that is the case and since laws are on the books that are being violated then he should resign and let us see if Dick Cheney can enforce the laws on the books OR he shoulod go before Congerss and request repeal of the laws and propose some that can be enforced

[plain talk]

How about even hundreds? Would that work? If they at least start and go about deporting whatever they can that might influence at least some illegals to consider returning home.

[Maceman]

There are PLENTY of ways to encourage illegals to self-deport. Cutting off public benefits to them, and clamping down on employers, would be a good start.

[MarineBrat]

Never thought I'd say this, but .... Mr. Bush.... scroo yoo!

[CAWats]

Punish employers. $1,000 per day per illegal.

[sgtbono2002]

Starting another round of Amnesty "aint gonna wotk either"

[Leatherneck_MT]

On this issue President Bush wouldn't know common sense if it walked up and bit him on the ass.

[PBRSTREETGANG]

Gotta love a government that sits by and watches a problem grow to the size where they then feel the only appropriate response is to throw their hands up in the air.

[Red6]

Deportation would work if our government would grab its balls. But pandering to Hispanic voters and communities lends to lead one down the path Bush has gone. To bad he's become wishy washy in a near Kerryesque fashion at the end of his political road. Like many before him, right at the end he screws it up.

[Jameison]

"How would you know, Bush? You sure as heck haven't tried."

No he hasn't.
Just last night there some DA on Fox News, who was forced to let the illegal aliens he'd arrested go free, because when he called the INS, they were not interested in coming to take these suckers.
So much for President Bush's speech in which he claimed that "arrest and let go" has been stopped.

[vox humana]

Bush told a gathering of Hispanic leaders that the immigration system is broken...

Well...duh! Who is responsible for the breakdown? I think we all know the answer. [sigh]

[mysterio]

You don't have to deport anyone. $10k fine for each illegal worker. I bet these companies would move real quick to find Americans willing to do the jobs Americans won't do.

[brytlea]

What is with the current love affair with ain't? Sorry, off topic, maybe it's the school teacher in me, but it seems to be the trendy hip word du jour.
susie

[Froufrou]

ABSOLUTELY! I venture to say that probably 3/4 of the entitlement dollars spent are directly benefitting illegals! I know from personal experience as a welfare worker that this is accurate, at least in Texas.

[mysterio]

by $10k fine, I mean $10k fine for the employer.