Giuliani says New York wasn't immigrant sanctuary
August 06, 2007 20:35 EDT

CLEAR LAKE, Iowa (AP) -- Presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani was in Clear Lake today, rejecting claims that New York City offered sanctuary to illegal immigrants.

Giuliani, the former mayor of New York, said GOP rival Mitt Romney was wrong last week when he characterized New York as a city that failed to enforce immigration laws.

Giuliani said his background in law enforcement had influenced his approach to illegal immigration. He said he supports building a high-tech border fence and increasing the number of border guards.

Polls indicate Giuliani is trailing Romney among Iowa Republicans, but he leads in many national polls. Giuliani stressed at today's campaign event that he offers the party the best opportunity to win states such as California that typically side with Democrats.

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