Thread: Sen Shelby backs tough stance on illegals

http://www.decaturdaily.com/decaturdail ... elby.shtml

Maybe we need to replace the whole Senate with nothing, but Alabama residents. At least their politicans (with the exception of Rep Arthur Davis) get it when it comes to immigration.

Shelby backs tough stance on illegals

By Holly Hollman
DAILY Staff Writer
hhollman@decaturdaily.com · 340-2445

ATHENS — U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby could easily answer questions about Jesus and abortion Monday at Athens High School.

How to deal with the conservatively estimated 12 million illegal aliens in the United States required a more complex answer that included Shelby disagreeing with President Bush.

"The immigration system is broken," said Shelby, R-Tuscaloosa, who referred to Bush's temporary worker program as one problem.

In 2004, Bush proposed a temporary worker program to match willing foreign workers with willing U.S. employers when no Americans would fill their jobs. These temporary workers must either return to their home countries at the end of three years or apply for renewal of their legal status.

"I think the president is wrong on immigration," Shelby said. "I won't support amnesty."

Shelby said the first step to prevent illegal immigration is to secure America's borders.

"I will support the toughest, strongest immigration reform that comes before me," Shelby said to an applauding audience.

Shelby would not say whether national identification cards — Real ID — are part of the answer. Congress approved Real ID after the 2001 terrorist attack and new driver licenses are to be in effect by 2008. These licenses will be supported by state databases accessible by local, state and national law enforcement agencies.

'Come here legally'

"That's something that would come up later," Shelby said. "If immigrants are going to come here, they need to come here legally, so controlling our borders is a priority."

Shelby fielded questions on Jesus, abortion and wire tapping from the Athens High students, while teachers and citizens wanted his stance on Medicare Part D, taxes, No Child Left Behind and drug prevention funding.

Shelby said he believes in Jesus. He's pro-life. He supports a flat tax. Shelby said he wants the federal government to give more flexibility and funding to local school boards to meet No Child Left Behind requirements.

He supports drug prevention programs.

He thinks one intercepted phone call that leads to the arrest of a terrorist cell is worth wiretaps of U.S. citizens that are not authorized by a judge.

Medicare Part D is frustrating for some, but Shelby wants to give the program two to three months to "see if it works out."

"I will support the toughest, strongest immigration reform that comes before me," Shelby said to an applauding audience.

I do not believe him. Why hasn't he cosponsored Inhofes Enforce Act?


http://www.numbersusa.com/interests/leg ... ed109.html


S. 2117 - would put an end to the birthright citizenship process that automatically grants citizenship to the U.S.-born children of illegal aliens. Sen. James Inhofe (R-OK) is the bill's main sponsor.
No co-sponsors

http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d109:s.02117:
S.2117
Title: A bill to clarify the circumstances under which a person born in the United States is subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, to provide for criminal penalties for forging Federal documents, to establish a National Border Neighborhood Watch Program, and for other purposes.

Still, he's come a long way for a former Democrat. Maybe we could talk him into leading a filibuster, if ncessary, to stop any amnesty/guest worker program the Senate might cook up.

Shelby at least voted against CAFTA.

Maybe we could talk him into leading a filibuster, if ncessary, to stop any amnesty/guest worker program the Senate might cook up.

yes, and maybe we could mention that S.2117 that he needs to cosponsor. If he is fibbing, we can callhim on it with suggestions about the bills he could cosponsor and hasn't yet. There are others, as I am reading the immigration related Senate Bills introduced in 1/01/05-02/03/06.

http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery

31. S.188 : A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2005 through 2011 to carry out the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program.
Sponsor: Sen Feinstein, Dianne [CA] (introduced 1/26/2005) Cosponsors (17)
Committees: Senate Judiciary; House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2005 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

COSPONSORS(17), ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]: (Sort: by date)
Sen Alexander, Lamar [TN] - 1/26/2005 Sen Allen, George [VA] - 2/1/2005
Sen Bingaman, Jeff [NM] - 1/26/2005 Sen Boxer, Barbara [CA] - 1/26/2005
Sen Cantwell, Maria [WA] - 1/26/2005 Sen Cornyn, John [TX] - 1/26/2005
Sen Craig, Larry E. [ID] - 3/1/2005 Sen Crapo, Mike [ID] - 1/26/2005
Sen Domenici, Pete V. [NM] - 2/2/2005 Sen Durbin, Richard [IL] - 1/26/2005
Sen Hutchison, Kay Bailey [TX] - 1/26/2005 Sen Kyl, Jon [AZ] - 1/26/2005
Sen Lautenberg, Frank R. [NJ] - 1/26/2005 Sen McCain, John [AZ] - 1/26/2005
Sen Nelson, Bill [FL] - 3/7/2005 Sen Schumer, Charles E. [NY] - 1/26/2005
Sen Specter, Arlen [PA] - 2/15/2005



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60. S.524 : A bill to strengthen the consequences of the fraudulent use of United States or foreign passports and other immigration documents.
Sponsor: Sen Feinstein, Dianne [CA] (introduced 3/3/2005) Cosponsors (1)
Committees: Senate Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 3/3/2005 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Cosponser (1) Sen Sessions, Jeff [AL] - 3/3/2005




95. S.1168 : A bill to amend section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to make inadmissible individuals who law enforcement knows, or has reasonable grounds to believe, seek entry into the United States to participate in illegal activities with criminal gangs located in the United States.Sponsor: Sen Nelson, Bill [FL] (introduced 6/6/2005) Cosponsors (1)
Committees: Senate Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 6/6/2005 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Cosponsor (1) Sen Isakson, Johnny [GA] - 9/6/2005


106. S.1362 : A bill to provide for enhanced Federal enforcement of, and State and local assistance in the enforcement of, the immigration laws of the United States, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Sessions, Jeff [AL] (introduced 6/30/2005) Cosponsors (3)
Committees: Senate Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 6/30/2005 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Cosponsors (3) Sen Craig, Larry E. [ID] - 6/30/2005 Sen Inhofe, James M. [OK] - 6/30/2005
Sen Isakson, Johnny [GA] - 6/30/2005


128. S.1823 : A bill to empower States and local governments to prosecute illegal aliens and to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a pilot Volunteer Border Marshal Program.
Sponsor: Sen Hutchison, Kay Bailey [TX] (introduced 10/5/2005) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: Senate Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 10/5/2005 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

131. S.1875 : A bill to provide financial aid to local law enforcement officials along the Nation's borders, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Bingaman, Jeff [NM] (introduced 10/17/2005) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: Senate Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 10/17/2005 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

132. S.1916 : A bill to strengthen national security and United States borders, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Hagel, Chuck [NE] (introduced 10/25/2005) Cosponsors (2)
Committees: Senate Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 10/25/2005 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

133. S.1917 : A bill to require employers to verify the employment eligibility of their employees, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Hagel, Chuck [NE] (introduced 10/25/2005) Cosponsors (2)
Committees: Senate Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 10/25/2005 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

141. S.2049 : A bill to improve the security of the United States borders and for other purposes.Sponsor: Sen Domenici, Pete V. [NM] (introduced 11/17/2005) Cosponsors (3)
Committees: Senate Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 11/17/2005 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

143. S.2061 : A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act and other Act to provide for true enforcement and border security, and for other purposes.Sponsor: Sen Nelson, E. Benjamin [NE] (introduced 11/18/2005) Cosponsors (2)
Committees: Senate Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 11/18/2005 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

151. S.2117 : A bill to clarify the circumstances under which a person born in the United States is subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, to provide for criminal penalties for forging Federal documents, to establish a National Border Neighborhood Watch Program, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Inhofe, James M. [OK] (introduced 12/15/2005) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: Senate Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 12/15/2005 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Come to think of it, why couldn't he introduce a strong Enforcement Only
Bill like I ask him to every time I call?