Thread: McCain on Border Security & Immigration Reform

I was just kind of curious to see what he had on his website concerning immigration...hmmm dont see anything about deportaion, going to the back of the line. As a matter of fact ...none of those things that he said in his radio adds the two days before the election

Immigration is one of those challenging issues that touch on many aspects of American life.
I have always believed that our border must be secure and that the federal government has utterly failed in its responsibility to ensure that it is secure. If we have learned anything from the recent immigration debate, it is that Americans have little trust that their government will honor a pledge to do the things necessary to make the border secure.

As president, I will secure the border. I will restore the trust Americans should have in the basic competency of their government. A secure border is an essential element of our national security. Tight border security includes not just the entry and exit of people, but also the effective screening of cargo at our ports and other points of entry.

But a secure border will contribute to addressing our immigration problem most effectively if we also:


Recognize the importance of building strong allies in Mexico and Latin America who reject the siren call of authoritarians like Hugo Chavez, support freedom and democracy, and seek strong domestic economies with abundant economic opportunities for their citizens.

Recognize the importance of pro-growth policies -- keeping government spending in check, holding down taxes, and cutting unnecessary regulatory burdens -- so American businesses can hire and pay the best.

Recognize the importance of a flexible labor market to keep employers in business and our economy on top. It should provide skilled Americans and immigrants with opportunity. Our education system should ensure skills for our younger workers, and our retraining and assistance programs for displaced workers must be modernized so they can pursue those opportunities

Recognize the importance of assimilation of our immigrant population, which includes learning English, American history and civics, and respecting the values of a democratic society.

Recognize that America will always be that "shining city upon a hill," a beacon of hope and opportunity for those seeking a better life built on hard work and optimism.
Border security and our failed immigration system are more examples of an ailing Washington culture in need of reform to regain the trust of Americans. In too many areas -- from immigration and pork barrel spending to Social Security, health care, energy security and tax relief -- business-as-usual politics prevents addressing the important challenges facing our nation.


http://www.johnmccain.com/informing/iss ... 416efa.htm

Recognize the importance of assimilation of our immigrant population, which includes learning English, American history and civics, and respecting the values of a democratic society.

I'm sure he's talking about all immigrants, including the illegal variety.

"A Tale of Two Speeches"

Romney told me what I wanted to hear and I beleive, McCamnesty told me that "he" was the best I was going to get and I could like it or lump it! Again the lesser of two EVILS!

NO THANKS!!!!!!

http://www.gopusa.com/theloft/?p=660

What really ticks me off , is there is nothing in here that remotely sounds like his radio ads that were saturating the airwaves prior to Super Tuesday...Maybe he just hasnt had time to update {major sarcasm}

He has to know that he will never get the base nor have
the slightest chance to win unless he has a crystal
clear plan , and the right plan

Without it he can't win
and even with it he has very little chance

The Democrats has 12 million out for the primaries. The Republicans only had 8 million. That says volumes.


Maybe he needs to see the article on leprosy epidemic in Arkansas.

Yes, it does. It doesnt come down to the lesser of two evils...they are
both evil and I wont participate in supporting McAmnesty ever, ever!!!!

McAmmesty is a McLiar.