Reprinted from NewsMax.com

Schwarzenegger Demands Congress Pass Immigration Reform
NewsMax.com Wires
Thursday, June 22, 2006
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger took the U.S. Congress to task on Wednesday before a tour of his state's border with Mexico, demanding it pass legislation to address illegal immigration.

"I believe it is totally irresponsible for the politicians in Washington, D.C. to have failed yet again to pass a comprehensive immigration reform plan and address this national crisis," Schwarzenegger said in a statement.

"Until our border is secure, I know all Americans share my concern about drug trafficking and illegal immigration, as well as the possibility of terrorists entering our country undetected," he said.

California is one of the states most affected by illegal immigration. Schwarzenegger has joined with governors of other western states to provide National Guard troops to support the U.S. Border Patrol on the thinly policed border with Mexico.


The Senate and House of Representatives in Washington are divided about how to tackle the problem, which is likely to be a major topic in congressional elections in November.

The House favors tough border control and enforcement of work place laws and opposes a Senate provision that opens a possible path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.


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