Thread: BUSH ASKED SENATE TO HAVE COURAGE

At the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Georgia today, Bush asked the Senate to have the courage to approve comprehensive changes for the new immigration reform bill, and to stand up to the political field over the bill. Bush said he's trying to change the system because it's not working. (How would he know, he's never tried it)

Enforce the laws already on the books and seal the damn border

Any Senator that listens to that lame duck, pretending to be a conservative, can "Go Home"!

Anyone that wants to get re-elected should keep Bush away from your campaign.

Dixie

I don't know about the rest of you, but everytime I hear Bush speaking about immigration reform, I feel like I'm listening to a leader of a different country. I have never seen a President of this country work so hard or advocate so desperately for citizens of a foreign nation. In his lust to Americanize all the border jumpers, he's seems to have lost touch with reality...certainly he's lost his grip on how to run this country. And he has shown in many instances that he no longer represents the People of the United States of America.

May 29, 2007, 12:39PM

Bush attacks foes of immigration deal


By BEN FELLER
Associated Press

GLYNCO, Ga. — President Bush attacked opponents of an immigration deal today, 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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OMG wrote:
Hope he does better than what he did with Katrina.
5/29/2007 10:59:29 AM
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MEGABITE wrote:
He makes a convenient scapegoat, huh?
5/29/2007 11:06:51 AM
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gbb wrote:
Bush has become delusional. Illegal immigration is and has been completely out of control for years, Iraq is a snake pit that gets worse every day, healthcare costs are off the charts......but Bush thinks he is on the riteous path. WOW!
5/29/2007 12:58:12 PM
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kenncl wrote:
Get used to 20 million immigrants, soon to be legal, taking the jobs they could not as illegals, then another 20 million illegals sneaking in to take the jobs the new guest workers have left behind. Se Habla Espanol
5/29/2007 12:59:39 PM
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http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/...e/4843713.html

"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."

Ahhh Jorge, you ignorant evil baztard. "More Likely"??? You won't even enforce the laws ALREADY on the books so what the hell are you blathering about??? So now if we don't go along with your shamnesty, WE are the ones NOT doing right by America??? --Jaded

Bush has never made one decision in office that did not benefit him. He has appointed his useless "friends" to key positions which is what has bankrupted this country and made us the laughing stock of the world. In this case, he is taking care of the migrant who raised him as well as his hispanic sister-in-law; Jeb's wife.

He has no interest in the well being of this country. He wants to take care of all his friend's and relatives before he leaves office.

"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.

Yeah Presidente Boosh! Where was the decency and respect for our laws when the illegal aliens broke in to our country, committed fraud and have been stealing social benefits, adding to US crime rates , filling our tax payer funded jails, schools ect..

Enforce the laws on the books. Our country will be back on track if we enforce our laws.

I agree with you CCUSA, and I have to thank you for the chuckle I get when I read your comments. Although this is a very serious issue, one can always find a little humor in everything. Thanks for lowering my blood pressure just a little.