Thread: Romney Talks Tough on Immigration

Romney Talks Tough on Immigration
By KATHLEEN HENNESSEY – 5 hours ago

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney on Saturday promised to cut federal funding for cities and states that he considers tolerant of illegal immigration, though he said he was unsure how deep the cuts would be.

The former Massachusetts governor repeated his plans to deny funding to sanctuary cities, states that issue driver's licenses to illegal immigrants and states that allow the children of illegal immigrants to receive in-state tuition discounts at universities.

"They are practices that, if you will, extend this sanctuary state of mind we have," Romney told more than 200 people gathered at a public library. "I like immigration — legal immigration."

Romney also outlined a plan for an employment verification card that, he said, would make it easy for companies to determine a prospective employee's citizenship status before hiring.

Romney told reporters he was unsure how much federal funding he would cut. "I can't give you the specifics," he said. The campaign later described the in-state tuition plan as a proposal to "trim back" education funds.

Romney said Saturday he did not think students who are in the U.S. legally should be denied discounted tuition, even if their parents are illegal, but that "people that are here illegally should not be able to get a tuition break that allows illegals to have tuition that's lower than the children of our citizens."

Romney has used the issue to criticize opponent Mike Huckabee, who as governor of Arkansas supported a failed attempt to extend in-state tuition and scholarships to the children of illegal immigrants. Huckabee has said he does not believe students should be punished for crimes committed by their parents.
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see, makes strong statements but then can't say specifics...

HE IS CFR, along with Ghouliani, McCain, Thomspon and soon Huckabee(he was dead in the water before September,had a meeting with the CFR and coincidently he is higher in the polls and on MSM much more.. coincidence?).

END ALL welfare to Illegals, Secure our Borders, End Birthright Citizenship, End all federal aid.. simple.

Originally Posted by zeezil

Romney said Saturday he did not think students who are in the U.S. legally should be denied discounted tuition, even if their parents are illegal,

How can a student be in the US legally if their parents are illegal? Leaving the US and applying to enter legally is the only way I know of.

Originally Posted by Bowman

Originally Posted by zeezil

Romney said Saturday he did not think students who are in the U.S. legally should be denied discounted tuition, even if their parents are illegal,

How can a student be in the US legally if their parents are illegal? Leaving the US and applying to enter legally is the only way I know of.

Romney is probably alluding to U.S.-born Anchor Babies. Legislation ending birthright citizenship, is critical.

Not that I entirely trust him on this, but at least Romney has been saying some good things against illegal immigration. Giuliani, on the other hand, still openly supports "pathway" amnesty -- just like Bush.

Originally Posted by Populist

Not that I entirely trust him on this, but at least Romney has been saying some good things against illegal immigration. Giuliani, on the other hand, still openly supports "pathway" amnesty -- just like Bush.

He's been saying some good things on the illegal invasion, but he's only been doing so, since the end of his last term as Governor of Mass., when he had decided to run for the presidency.

Given his flip-flopping proclivities, I think you're wise to not entirely (or at all) trust him.

The point is if it comes down to Giuliani or Romney for the nomination, Romney gets my vote.