Thread: Sen. Hutchison: "No" to Amnesty Bill

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U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX), Chairman of the Republican Policy Committee, today voted against Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to S. 1639, the immigration bill. The cloture vote passed 64-35.

Following the vote, Sen. Hutchison released this statement:

"Today I voted against the immigration bill because I believe we can provide a workable guest worker program without amnesty, and this bill appears to be going in the opposite direction.

"Until major changes are made that reject amnesty, and we have a more open, fair process for debating one of the most crucial issues facing our nation, I cannot support this immigration bill."

Sen. Hutchison's "return home" amendment will be considered. The amendment, co-sponsored by Senators Bob Corker (R-TN) and Lamar Alexander (R-TN), would require adult illegal immigrants to return to their home country within two years of receiving their Secure ID, also known as their temporary "Z" visa.

Source: Office of Kay Bailey Hutchison, United States Senator, Texas

Note:

President Bush's controversial immigration bill is still alive in the Senate today (Tuesday) after a pivotal test-vote. The bill would legalize (m) millions of undocumented workers, and strengthen border security. Bush calls this a "historic opportunity" for Congress. Some conservative Republicans are bent on blocking the bill.

Bless her heart! She's absolutely right. We do not need the path to amnesty to be a part of this bill. We need stricter and clear enforcement, that's the primary effort that must be strengthened.

AT least she is trying. So many have failed us.