Thread: Latino Coalition Blames Obama for Killing ‘Immigration Ref

Latino Coalition Blames Obama for Killing ‘Immigration Reform’

The Latino Coalition Calls for Real Immigration Reform and Less Campaign Rhetoric

WASHINGTON, Sep 19, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Following presidential campaign sparring between Senators John McCain and Barack Obama on immigration reform, Chairman Hector V. Barreto of The Latino Coalition issued the following statement:

“The Latino Coalition applauds Senators John McCain and Barack Obama for talking about immigration reform. However, the fact is that Senator McCain has demonstrated real leadership in addressing this highly controversial issue.

“Senator McCain risked his political career to find a comprehensive solution to our nation’s complex immigration problem. He has demonstrated a commitment to secure the border, create a guest worker program and to treat immigrants with respect and dignity.

“On the other hand, Senator Obama sided against bipartisan immigration reform legislation and instead with narrow, special interests intent on killing efforts to find real solutions.

“We hope that the next president and Congress will put away the rhetoric and act to fix our broken immigration system. Thanks to the efforts of Senator McCain, a foundation has been laid for meaningful reform. It is in the best interest of our nation, society and economy to complete the job.â€

About The Latino Coalition: The Latino Coalition (TLC) is a non-profit, nationwide organization based in Los Angeles, CA, with offices in Washington, DC and Mexico (Mexico City & Guadalajara). TLC was established to address policy issues that directly affect the well-being of Hispanics in the United States. TLC’s agenda is to develop and promotes policies that will foster economic equivalency and enhance overall business, economic and social development of Hispanics. For more information, visit TLC’s website at www.TheLatinoCoalition.com.

Glad to see they are so opened minded about the concerns facing the "other" people who also reside in this country.

“Senator McCain risked his political career to find a comprehensive solution to our nation’s complex immigration problem. He has demonstrated a commitment to secure the border, create a guest worker program and to treat immigrants with respect and dignity.

“On the other hand, Senator Obama sided against bipartisan immigration reform legislation and instead with narrow, special interests intent on killing efforts to find real solutions.

Who is this so-called Latino Coalition trying to fool? Obama and his party want comprehensive immigration reform every bit as much as McCain does. Actually, Obama's party wants it much more than the GOP! The majority of the GOP is against comprehensive immigration reform because it includes amnesty. Is the Latino Coalition attempting to drive non-amnesty supporters into the Obama camp?

What tangled webs we weave, when we practice to deceive.

There is nothing wrong with our immigration laws, well, until the Bush gang started tinkering with them and refusing to enforce them.