Indiana congressman urges no amnesty for illegals

June 12, 2007 11:16 AM PDT

CAPITOL HILL (AP) -- President Bush went to Capitol Hill Tuesday to try to win support among Republicans for his immigration bill.

The measure, which would legalize up to 12 million illegal immigrants and tighten border security, stalled last week in large part because of Republican opposition.

Indiana Congressman Mike Pence says the Senate measure should be scrapped in favor of one that would not grant legalization to unlawful immigrants.

In a statement released Tuesday, Pence said, "Mr. President, amnesty is not the answer."

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