Thread: Irvine Assemblyman Boycotting Fox's Speech

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Thursday, May 25, 2006
Irvine assemblyman boycotting Fox's speech
The Irvine Republican objects to Fox's position on U.S. efforts to control illegal immigration.

By BRIAN JOSEPH
The Orange County Register

SACRAMENTO – Orange County Assemblyman Chuck DeVore said he is refusing to attend Mexican President Vicente Fox's speech before the California Legislature today in protest against Fox's criticism of U.S. immigration overhaul.

"I don't appreciate, as an elected official and as an American, a foreign national telling us what to do with our laws," DeVore, R-Irvine, said Wednesday. Fox has spoken out publicly against proposals to build walls or fences at the border and opposes President Bush's plan to send National Guard troops to help with border patrol.

DeVore also wrote a letter to Fox decrying how Mexico treats illegal immigrants, writing, "Mexican law calls for undocumented immigrants to be punished by up to two years in prison for illegally entering the county. You know all this, yet even as you encourage your citizens to work illegally in America you denounce American efforts to control our border."

DeVore called Fox a "hypocrite" and said he may watch the president's speech on TV. "He has no right to enter this debate," DeVore said.

That's the best I've heard in a long time. I'm glad somebody is standing up to Fox. Lord knows we need somebody to do it since Bush just rolls over whenever Fox speaks.

Bravo to Mr Devore....glad to see there is truth and common sense that still exists!!!!!!

Sen. McClintock wont be attenting the Speech either!

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