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    Bush defends immigration deal

    Bush defends immigration deal

    By BEN FELLER, Associated Press Writer
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    GLYNCO, Ga. - President Bush attacked opponents of an immigration deal Tuesday, suggesting they "don't want to do what's right for America."

    "The fundamental question is, will elected officials have the courage necessary to put a comprehensive immigration plan in place," Bush said against a backdrop of a huge American flag.

    He described his proposal — which has been agreed to by a bipartisan group of senators — as one that "makes it more likely we can enforce our border — and at the same time uphold the great immigrant tradition of the United States of America."

    Bush spoke at the nation's largest training center for law enforcement.

    He chose the get-tough setting as conservative critics blast a Senate proposal as being soft on people who break the law. Hoping to blunt that message, Bush emphasized that any new options for immigrants and foreign workers would not start until tougher security is in place.

    The presidential stop came during a congressional recess, with senators back home and facing pressure from the left and right on the immigration plan. Bush's aim is to build momentum for the legislation, perhaps his best chance for a signature victory in his second term. The Senate expects to resume debate on it next week.

    "A lot of Americans are skeptical about immigration reform, primarily because they don't think the government can fix the problems," Bush said.

    "And my answer to the skeptics is: give us a chance to fix the problems in a comprehensive way that enforces our border and treats people with decency and respect. Give us a chance to fix this problem. Don't try to kill this bill before it gets moving," Bush told students and instructors at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center.

    Bush repeatedly cast the matter as one of political courage.

    "Those determined to find fault with this bill will always be able to look at a narrow slice of it and find something they don't like," the president said. "If you want to kill the bill, if you don't want to do what's right for America, you can pick one little aspect out of it.

    "You can use it to frighten people," Bush said. "Or you can show leadership and solve this problem once and for all."

    The bill would give temporary legal status to millions of unlawful immigrants, provided they came forward, paid a fine and underwent criminal background checks. To apply for a green card, they would have to pay another fine, learn English, return to their home country and wait in line.

    The plan also would create a guest worker program. It would allow foreign laborers to come to the U.S. for temporary stints, yet with no guarantee they can eventually gain citizenship.

    Both the new visa plan and the temporary worker program are contingent on other steps coming first. Those include fencing and barriers along the Mexico border, the hiring of more Border Patrol agents and the completion of an identification system to verify employees' legal status.

    The legislation would also reshape future immigration decisions. A new point system would prioritize skills and education over family in deciding who can immigrate.

    Georgia's senators both played leading roles in producing Bush's deal with the Senate. Yet they have also said they may not support the final bill, depending upon how it is amended.

    Bush chastised those who say the proposal offers amnesty to illegal immigrants. He called it empty political rhetoric.

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    "If you want to kill the bill, if you don't want to do what's right for America, you can pick one little aspect out of it.
    How arrogant, insulting and condescending.

    Mr. Bush, we can read! I got my education before you started leaving children behind.

    We don't need you telling us what is in that bill. We have judged for ourselves that it's bad legislation that will devastate America if passed.

    Don't displace your wrong doing and dereliction of duty onto the American people. Do your job and quit covering up your failed leadership with a disastrous piece legislation, which will unravel America and wipe away your failed enforcement. You need to bear down and deal with what you have created. Enforce the laws and deport the criminals you allowed to walk in here. Take responsibility for your inaction!

    That is legislation that you have no business being involved in the construction of.

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    "And my answer to the skeptics is: give us a chance to fix the problems in a comprehensive way that enforces our border and treats people with decency and respect. Give us a chance to fix this problem. Don't try to kill this bill before it gets moving," Bush told students and instructors at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center.

    Haven't I been hearing that same bullcrap about Iraq????????????????????
    Give me a chance.......give us a chance to fix the problem........what the hell LA LA land is Bush in?

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    "President Bush attacked opponents of an immigration deal Tuesday, suggesting they "don't want to do what's right for America."

    Well, obviously boosh - your idea of "what's right for America" differs from 75% of the rest of us!

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    What happened in Georgia? Did anyone show up to BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Bush?

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