Posted on 01/04/2003 12:43:36 AM PST by judicial meanz
http://www.azmc.org/downloads/Govs_Remarks_XX_BGC_Plenary.doc
Governor's Remarks (Jane Dee Hull - Arizona)
XX Border Governors Conference
Closing Ceremony
Phoenix, Arizona
June 22, 2002
Even as the Border Governors gathered for the first time 20 years ago, they sensed the change on the horizon, the ever-accelerating movement toward a more globalized and interdependent world.
They realized that the path to prospering in this new world lies not along the path of individualism and divisiveness, but on the path of regional cooperation.
They had the vision to create the framework to make that regional cooperation possible.
That framework ? and the deep bonds of friendship and partnership that we have developed within it ? has provided the impetus for us to make this vision of regional cooperation a reality.
From the Declaration of Friendship the Governors signed in 1980 to the Joint Declaration that we signed today, our progress is plain to see.
We have established working, cooperative efforts that the Governors might never have imagined 20 years ago.
We are promoting coordinated cross-border cooperation among our state and federal law enforcement agencies, as well joint planning for our bridges and borders.
We have recognized that, just as rivers and pollution move freely across borders, so must we look beyond the border when planning on how to use and conserve our valuable natural resources.
We have joint inspection efforts to protect and expand our vast exchange of agricultural goods.
Our economic development and tourism agencies work in concert to encourage companies to locate in the border region and tourists to enjoy its wonders.
Together, we are making the residents of the border region healthier and better educated.
And we are making all of these efforts succeed through increased partnership with our federal governments. Just as Ambassadors Davidow and Bremer participate here today, last October representatives of the Border Governors participated for the first time in a meeting of the U.S.-Mexico Binational Commission.
Our federal governments, and we, as states, realize that the cooperation we have cultivated is critical to achieving our goal of making the border region safe and prosperous.
Pause ?
In sum, we have come a long way in these past 20 years toward establishing an integrated border region, a region in which community is the guiding principle.
Having come this distance, we must now ask ourselves the following: What will we accomplish in the next 20 years to come?
While we are proud of the border region, it would be disingenuous to say we don?t have problems. This has been a difficult year, one in which issues we had not anticipated have come to the surface, and issues we thought resolved have continued to vex us.
We feel a sense of uncertainty with regard to some of our greatest concerns: the changing face of our border crossings after September 11, immigration, water and many other issues.
I would like for us all to contemplate where we might be with these issues in another 20 years. But we need to think beyond present circumstances, and beyond our borders.
Borders have a way of blocking our vision not just physically, but mentally.
The beloved American poet Robert Frost wrote ironically that, "Fences make good neighbors."
That seems true at times, especially times of international turmoil.
But, as Frost writes on, "There is something that does not love a wall." Pause ?
Opening my mind and thinking ahead, I envision a region without walls.
I envision a region that is safe, friendly and efficient for all people with legitimate personal and professional business.
A region where crossing the border will be as simple as e-mailing your digitally encoded signature off your Palm Pilot to a binational database, and paying. . . .(more at .doc)
"Sorry, surprise, surprise."
My father and uncle were in the service at the same time you were. My uncle was in the Pacific theatre, while my father was in the European theatre. My uncle won't even say the word Kawasaki to this day, let alone ride one.
"Viva Colorado!"
What's your opinion of Tom Tancredo, if I might ask?
WHY aren't they checking for those who haven't registerd for Selective Service??? Or is this another law that has been relegated to the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" file???
Who Must Register With The Selective Service?
All male U.S. citizens must register with the Selective Service within 30 days of their 18th birthday.
Male lawful permanent residents (green card holders), refugees, parolees, and asylees must register within 30 days of their 18th birthday or within 30 days of their arrival in the U.S. if age 18 through 25.
Undocumented aliens are required to register.
Why Must I Register With The Selective Service?
It is the law. Willful failure to comply with registration requirements is a felony which may be punishable by imprisonment for up to five years and a fine of up to $250,000.
Failure to register may be cause for denial of permanent residency (green card) and citizenship.
Many state and federal programs, including student financial aid, job training, and government employment, require proof of registration.
"Individualism" and patriotism, national sovereignty and citizenship right along with it are "devisiveness" and should all just be scourged from the planet, I suppose.
Yipes, is this 'Orwellian' or what?
"But, as Frost writes on, "There is something that does not love a wall.""
Let's see, if we can list some of the things that do not love walls to protect the borders of the United States.
1) Evil doers.
2) One (3rd) Worlder, globalists.
3) Drug smugglers.
4) Ilegal aliens.
5) Terrorists.
6) The piss-ant, Mexican military.
7) Agents of other foreign governments.
8) Spineless, gutless, pandering politicians.
Anyone else want to contribute?
LEO's should ask for proof of Selective Service registration.
Is N.O.W. on record as demanding that all women be required to register with the Selective Service Administration?
They don't care what the people in these states want, they do refuse to because they've been making deals for themselves. There's money involved so the people don't matter.
Illegal immigrants are a net loss to the U.S. Taxpayers of $27 to $72 billion dollars annually depending who you ask and the various factors they use to make their calculations.
According to the C.I.S. an illegal immigrant will be a net average loss of $55,000 dollars over their lifetime and the Libertarian, CATO institute pegs it at around $89,000, I believe.
The government's not able to hide anything, really. The federal government's portion of the 'National Debt' is over $6 trillion dollars and add another $28 trillion for the rest of the total debt we're in as a Nation.
Our Governors and County officials, especially the Sheriff's, have the full power of the State at their disposal. That they have been unable and most unwilling to wield it effectively. If Sheriff's Departments showed the same zeal in preventing illegal crossing that they do in going after cash and property, the problem would be under control in a week.
Imagine if someone with the clout of Sheriff Arpaio were to get on this illegal immigration. The problem is these border counties and beyond are so "Mexified" already that true politicians are already courting the votes of the illegal immigrants, or at least their children.
What we need is the same system of border controls we have spent $300 Million building for Afghanistan. We simply have to know who's here and who wants to come. We cannot accomplish this because the Mexican Government, The Media, and the Democrat Party have succeeded in painting this normal process as "Racism."
In this effort they have been aided and abetted by the Republican Party.
Who could blame anybody that loves this country for being "po'd" about what our pandering politicians are doing?
I certainly hope that proves to be a false rumor. I haven't listened to Rush lately but what I have noticed with Rush in the past is that he tends to tip toe around the general issue of illegal immigration and amnesties every time a caller brings the subject up. Often he will agree with the caller, make some comment that he will talk about the issue in greater detail later in his show and drop the issue cold.
So I do get the feeling that Rush does get heat from the Republican Higher-Ups on his views about immigration and is "persuaded" to avoid touching on the topic. But to turn around and ENDORSE a Blanket Amnesty on the grounds that Bush is a Great War President? That's Absolutely Outrageous. What does that have to do with Amnesties? In fact Amnesties are a National Security Risk to this nation!
If Rush has indeed been muscled by party types to join the Open Borders "Sell Out America" Crowd and use his substantial influence to sell this Cr*p to the rank and file you can bet the ranch that George Bush is laying the groundwork for one HUGE AMNESTY. And it shows just how powerful the Ruling Beltway Elite can be in controlling the media. Scary.
Where did you hear this?
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