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    Rep. Ted Poe: To start immigration reform, study Texas solution

    12/16/12 9:18 PM EST
    POLITICO

    On Election Day, the American people voted for the antithesis of change: They voted for the status quo of more government, more giveaway programs, less freedom and less individuality. In this election, the Republican Party should have had an easier time convincing Americans that they would be better off if we changed course. Tangled up in embarrassing statements about rape and abortion and notably silent on immigration, the electorate chose what they knew over what they perceived incorrectly as closed-minded and out of touch. This allowed the radical left to use fear tactics to convince many of the falsehoods that Republicans just don’t care. Where does that leave the GOP?

    For Republicans, the road forward still involves the tried and true, ingrained-in-our-souls principles of limited government, individual liberty and fiscal responsibility. Many within the changing electorate — which does not currently favor the GOP — share these principles. But, if we continue to follow the party faithful that refuse to become more inclusive, it may be years before we see a Republican in the White House. It’s time to change course, which we can do without sacrificing our core principles. It’s time for Republicans to take the lead on immigration reform.

    Our immigration system is broken. A decades-long problem does not get fixed with a bumper-sticker solution. Rather, a permanent fix must include a workable and reasonable approach that sets clear guidelines for high-skilled labor and day labor, for the so-called DREAM generation and for those that have illegally entered the U.S. for no other reason than to commit violent crimes. We can start with what is easily agreeable by all: Take those criminals and return them to their former homes. Our jails are overcrowded and our bills are piling up. More than 20 percent of federal prisoners were illegally in the country when sent to prison.

    A good starting point for a legislative package is the so-called Texas Solution. Although I don’t agree with all points on the list, it’s a start. And, importantly, it includes a verifiable, temporary guest worker program. In addition, we should start a documentation process that includes a photograph, biometric data like a fingerprint and other identifying information. Documentation does not mean citizenship and all of the rights that the term bestows. It means a type of legal status, either temporary or permanent, for some that are here, and it also means a pathway home for those who are here to commit crimes. Those given legal status would contribute to the U.S., primarily by paying taxes, for the benefits that they enjoy by being in the U.S. Amnesty is not an option. Those who receive documentation eventually may apply for citizenship, and those who have served in our military should be placed ahead of the line. One thing that has been absent from the latest talk on immigration is that not all of the undocumented seek citizenship; what they want is legal status. They want to be able to live here and work here without the fear of not knowing what tomorrow brings. They need some certainty in a process (which Washington has never been good at providing).

    Additionally, the legislation must get rid of the purposeless visa lottery system. Visas should be awarded — imagine this — to those who benefit our nation. We have a deep need for high-skilled labor, and while we work on a long-term plan for STEM education for American students, we should do what we can to discourage foreign workers who are American-educated and American-employed from taking what they’ve learned here, going back home and competing against our workers. This should not be controversial.

    Lastly, immigration reform must be handled in conjunction with border protection. Our country can’t have one without the other. Contrary to what the current administration says, the border is not secure. To the legislators of non-border states from both parties who think that the border is secure, I invite you to go with me to the Texas-Mexico border to see otherwise. The solution may be to handle both matters in tandem and to implement immediate border-protection measures, such as providing adequate resources (human and equipment) to state and local law-enforcement entities, putting boots on the ground and enacting stiffer penalties for certain elements, like the scourge of human trafficking. Of equal importance is this: Congress needs to rid itself of the “not-in-my-backyard” mind-set when it comes to border violence and trafficking. The drug cartels’ networks have expanded into extortion and kidnapping and impact every state and district. And, Hispanics are often the victims of this lack of border protection.

    The GOP’s core principles are sound, but it’s time for a “come to Jesus” meeting. There is a perception among many Americans that the GOP has tried to exclude certain groups, such as Hispanics. Those days are over. We are the party of “we the people, by the people, for the people,” but we must work much harder and embrace a more publicly open-minded approach so that we are not “we the few.” Otherwise, the Republican Party will go the way of the Whigs.

    Rep. Ted Poe is a Republican from Texas.

    To start immigration reform, study Texas solution - Rep. Ted Poe - POLITICO.com
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jean View Post
    [W]e should start a documentation process that includes a photograph, biometric data like a fingerprint and other identifying information.
    The key to eliminating the problem of illegal aliens is eliminating the jobs lure. Look for 'Bama to oppose biometric I.D.'s just as he now opposes E-Verify. He can push thru Obamacare with all its flaws, but he cites the minor flaws with E-Verify, because it can put an end to the degradation of American life. 'Bama will continue to throw the poorest Americans and the long term unemployed under the bus every time, to advance the cause of his precious undocumented Democrats.

    On the bright side, it does seem as if the amnesty panic is subsiding. Perhaps there's still hope that we can construct an immigration solution which actually makes sense for Americans.
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    Looks like we are going to have to drop our endorsement of Ted Poe.

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    added to the homepage with new title.....
    Congressman Ted Poe Switches to the Pro Illegal Alien Amnesty Side
    http://www.alipac.us/content/rep-ted...solution-1219/


    preparing national press release to drop our ALIPAC endorsement of Congressman Ted Poe now...


    Amnesty Support Costs Republican Endorsement of Illegal Immigration Fighting Group
    http://www.alipac.us/f8/amnesty-supp...-group-268957/
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    Poe's staff member advised his article is "only to start the discussion" as he is still "opposed to amnesty." I noted he uses the typical code language that we see amnesty supporters using such as "our system is broken," "guest worker" program, and "eventually apply for citizenship" etc. which obviously means "path to citizenship" amnesty.

    She asked what would I do about the people who are here illegally? I said ENFORCE CURRENT LAWS, cut off the jobs and they will return home over time. This will restore credibility to our system, especially because Obama refuses to meaningfully enforce our existing immigration laws, and help the 20 million+ unemployed and underemployed Americans. She is taking comments, so call.

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    Ted Poe comes out in favor of immigration reform, comes under withering attack from hardliners

    Wednesday, December 19, 2012

    “Our immigration system is broken,” Rep. Ted Poe wrote in an op-ed for POLITICO this past weekend.

    The Republican from Humble declared that “it’s time for Republicans to take the lead on immigration reform,” noting that a proposal by Texas Republicans and business interests dubbed “The Texas Solution” is a good starting point for the GOP.

    The Texas solution:

    In his piece for POLITICO, Poe specifically came out in support of a guest worker program that is at the core of the Texas solution package.
    “Although I don’t agree with all points on the list, it’s a start. And, importantly, it includes a verifiable, temporary guest worker program. In addition, we should start a documentation process that includes a photograph, biometric data like a fingerprint and other identifying information. Documentation does not mean citizenship and all of the rights that the term bestows. It means a type of legal status, either temporary or permanent, for some that are here, and it also means a pathway home for those who are here to commit crimes. Those given legal status would contribute to the U.S., primarily by paying taxes, for the benefits that they enjoy by being in the U.S.”
    “Amnesty is not an option.”


    Americans for legal immigration PAC (ALIPAC) did not take well to Poe’s proposal. Shortly after Poe’s piece was published, they launched a withering campaign against Poe, claiming that he has joined “illegal alien invasion and Amnesty supporters.”

    However, Poe clearly stated that “amnesty is not an option.”
    ALIPAC issued the following call to action:
    “This is the first time in our organization’s 8 year history that any candidate endorsed by ALIPAC has defected to join the illegal alien invasion and Amnesty supporters. Let’s work together to throw Ted Poe and others like him out of office and replace them with real Americans who will stand up for our citizens, the Rule of Law, and the US Constitution instead of caving in to the globalist controlled media.”
    Poe remains opposed to amnesty, Poe’s spokesperson Shaylyn Hynes told ABC News.

    “If a guest-worker program was implemented, he would not support a pathway that included citizenship,” she said.

    “The legislation must get rid of the purposeless visa lottery system.”

    Earlier this month, the STEM Jobs Act sponsored by San Antonio Republican Rep. Lamar Smith was blocked by Senate Democrats because it eliminated the visa “diversity” lottery. Poe condemned this decision, writing that “the legislation must get rid of the purposeless visa lottery system.” Poe was one of the original co-sponsors of the STEMS Jobs Act.
    “Visas should be awarded — imagine this — to those who benefit our nation. We have a deep need for high-skilled labor, and while we work on a long-term plan for STEM education for American students, we should do what we can to discourage foreign workers who are American-educated and American-employed from taking what they’ve learned here, going back home and competing against our workers.”

    http://blog.chron.com/txpotomac/2012/12/ted-poe-comes-out-in-favor-of-immigration-reform-comes-under-withering-attack-from-hardliners/
    NO AMNESTY

    Don't reward the criminal actions of millions of illegal aliens by giving them citizenship.


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