January 25, 2010

Mexican Consul wants 'bilateral' solution


By Jerry Gunn Staff

GAINESVILLE - The Mexican Consul General for Georgia told Gainesville Rotarians Monday there needs to be a 'bi-lateral',orderly way to solve the illegal immigration problem.

Consul General Salvador De Lara said the U.S. cannot send back the estimated six million undocumented immigrants, except for criminals, but for wage earners with families, the U.S. and Mexico together could create a path to legalization.

“We can arrange for a program of temporary workers which will accommodate depending on the conditions of the U.S. economy,â€