Thread: Sensenbrenner: NO Compromise on Amnesty

Sunday, May 28, 2006 10:55 a.m. EDT
Sensenbrenner: No Compromise on 'Amnesty"


The Senate plan to provide illegal immigrants with a shot at citizenship probably is a deal-breaker that will prevent passage of a compromise on immigration overhaul, the House's lead negotiator said Sunday.

''The words 'path to citizenship' is a buzzword for amnesty. We ought to be honest, it is amnesty,'' said Rep. James Sensenbrenner, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee.

The Senate bill passed last week would tighten, offer a guest worker programs to bring in new foreign workers and provide a chance at citizenship for millions of illegal immigrants already in the country.

The House bill generally is limited to border enforcement and cracking down on employers who hire illegal immigrants.

Negotiators from both chambers will try to reconcile the differences and agree on a compromise.

Sensenbrenner, R-Wis., answered a flat ''no'' when asked Sunday on NBC's ''Meet the Press'' whether he would accept any legislation that would put illegal immigrants on a path to citizenship.

Sensenbrenner said the United States 20 years ago passed a bill that allowed illegal immigrants to stay in the U.S. and become American citizens. He said that only increased the flow of illegal immigrants.

Sen. Chuck Hagel, R-Neb., said the Senate took a comprehensive approach to dealing with illegal immigration and he took issue with Sensenbrenner's characterization of the Senate's approach.

''Amnesty. That's nonsense,'' Hagel said.

Sen. Bill Frist, R-Tenn., said he, but not necessarily the Senate, could accept a phased-in compromise: enforcement first, then moving to citizenship issues.

''I personally would, because I think, first and foremost, you've got to lock down the borders. You can't allow this hemorrhaging of millions of people,'' he said on ''Fox News Sunday.''


© 2006 Associated Press.





Immigration/Borders

I hope they stand strong on this......

Sensenbrenner is a great Congressman. I think the Senators and Representatives that vote to defeat the Senate compromise will be surprised at the depth of support for them in their home states. No bill is Ok by me. I can't wait until November to cast my vote.

Originally Posted by AllAmerican

Sensenbrenner is a great Congressman. I think the Senators and Representatives that vote to defeat the Senate compromise will be surprised at the depth of support for them in their home states. No bill is Ok by me. I can't wait until November to cast my vote.

Right on!
Agree 100%

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