ID District 1, REPUBLICAN, Bill Sali for CONGRESS
Bill Sali Illegal Immigration Stances Republican Candidate Campaign Congress US House
Name of Candidate: Bill Sali
Name of Campaign Committee: Sali for Congress
Mailing Address: PO Box 71, Kuna, ID 83634
Phone Contact Information: 208-947-5195
Campaign E-mail and website: <mailto:bill@billsali.com> bill@billsali.com
<http://www.billsali.com/> www.billsali.com
State and District: ID 1st CD
Political Party: Rep.
Is the candidate (Incumbent, Challenger, Open Seat): Open Seat
Incumbents only: What is your career grade at
<http://www.betterimmigration.com> www.betterimmigration.com ?
Campaign Funds Raised as of most recent reporting cycle: little over
$800,000
This form completed by (Candidate and Campaign Managers Only): Jesseca Sali,
Campaign Manager
Candidate Background Information: 16 years Idaho House of Representatives
Top Campaign Issues: Secure Borders, Illegal Immigration, Limited Govt.,
Lower Taxes, Traditional Family Values, and a strong National Defense
Education, Awards & Honors: B.B.A. Economics (BSU), Law Degree (U of I),
please see website for a list of awards
District Information
Please give a brief description of your district: This district runs from
the Canadian border down to Nevada. It is long and diverse. Concerns and
issues range from agriculture, timber and mining, business and spending, to
traditional family values.
Percentage of Democrat, Republican, and Unaffiliated Voters: 48% Rep, 25%
Dem, 27% other
Survey Questions
(Please describe your feelings on the following with a number 1-10 or with
the response Undecided (1=Strongly Disagree, 2-4=Disagree, 5=Neutral, 6-9
Agree, 10=Strongly Agree)
I believe illegal immigration can be reversed if we enforce our existing
laws? (1-10) 8
As a member of Congress I will use the full force of my office to ensure the
Executive Branch starts to enforce our existing immigration laws? (1-10) 10
Illegal Immigrants should be deported when detected in the interior of the
US? (1-10) 10
Law abiding and legal American citizens should be required to accept
biometric identification? (1-10) 1
I believe that local and state police should assist with immigration
enforcement? (1-10) 10
Federal taxpayer funding to groups that support illegal immigration like La
Raza should be stopped. (1-10) 10
I support "Comprehensive immigration reform" that would allow illegal aliens
currently in the US to stay without fear of deportation as guest or
temporary workers? (1-10) 1
Illegal aliens should be allowed to leave the US and return quickly on a
fast track as guest or temporary workers? (1-10) 1
Illegal Immigrants should be allowed to attend state sponsored universities
at in state tuition rates? (1-10) 1
Employers that intentionally hire illegal aliens should be fined and or
arrested depending on the severity. (1-10) 5 Until the borders are secure
and there is a working system of identification for the employers this will
be difficult for the government to fairly enforce.
English should be the national language of America. (1-10) 10
I support the SPP Security and Prosperity Partnership and Agreements that
combine the economies of America, Mexico, and Canada. (1-10) 1
I believe the existing law that says aiding and abetting illegal aliens
inside the US is a crime should be enforced? (1-10) 10
Banks should be allowed to continue giving taxpayer backed home mortgages to
illegal aliens? (1-10) 1
Executive Branch orders to US Border Patrol to only "Catch and Release"
illegal aliens at the border and not to speak to the media or Members of
Congress should be rescinded? (1-10) 10
Congress should investigate why the Executive Branch of the United States is
not enforcing our existing immigration laws, why all fines against employers
had ceased by 2004, and why some actions of the Executive branch appear to
be more in the interest of drug and human smugglers than the American
public? (1-10) 7 We don't need more Congressional grandstanding and
hearings. We need to just get the job done on the border.
Short Answer
Has your campaign addressed the topic of illegal immigration in speeches,
commercials, ads, or campaign materials? What are those messages? (Please
provide sources or examples) Yes (The information below is on our website
and was a mail piece.)
<http://www.billsali.com/issues1.asp?id=15>
http://www.billsali.com/issues1.asp?id=15
President Ronald Reagan was right when he said, "The simple truth is that
we've lost control of our borders and no nation can do that and survive."
Securing our borders is a matter of national security, personal security and
financial security. We cannot claim to be serious about the war on terror or
say that we support our troops when terrorists, in many areas, can simply
walk across our borders. While employers who knowingly hire illegal
immigrants should be prosecuted, the fact remains that terrorists are not
coming here looking for jobs. While illegal immigrants are clearly causing
serious financial pressure on our schools, courts and health care systems,
the terrorists are not coming here for education or health care. Something
is terribly wrong when we send our military to secure Iraq's border with
Syria while at the same time refusing to secure the borders of this country.
Congress must take immediate action to secure our borders. Securing our
borders will not only enhance our national security, it will improve our
financial security by stopping the epidemic of illegal immigration and the
great strain that illegal immigrants place on our state and local
governments. I would like to note that in 2005 our border patrol apprehended
some 115,000 illegal aliens from countries other than Mexico (no one knows
how many others made it through).
There are some who say we must give amnesty to the millions of illegal
immigrants in our country - I disagree. Amnesty does nothing more than
reward illegal behavior. We must keep respect for the rule of law as the
principle shaping the heart of our border and immigration policy. It is
nonsense to think that a person who broke our laws to enter our country
illegally will suddenly begin obeying our laws if we give them legal status
through a grant of amnesty.
I support legal immigration in reasonable numbers. Anyone given citizenship
must first prove that they have learned our language and civics are willing
to obey our laws and will contribute to our country. Our immigration policy
must not reward those who smuggle illegal drugs, accommodate those who cheat
our social services systems, or force any US citizen to forfeit their job.
My father immigrated to the US legally. He learned fluent English and
American civics, obeyed the law and worked hard to contribute to our
country. He became "Americanized". Anyone who does that should be welcomed
to our country.
Securing Our Borders
The security of our nation and our families compels us to stop illegal
immigration and dramatically increase the number of border patrol agents
protecting our borders. I support using technology and barriers along with
utilizing the National Guard to assist the Border Patrol. As your
Congressman, I will push to hire the needed new agents to ensure that the
Border Patrol has enough manpower and other resources to properly secure our
borders.
Enforcing Immigration Laws
Our local, state, and federal governments must vigorously enforce
immigration law. Of those receiving deportation orders, 85% remain here
illegally. Most illegal immigrants know that once they cross into our
country there is little chance they will be deported even if they are
arrested. Our government refuses to enforce immigration law and that must
stop. In Congress, I will work to ensure that all levels of government
vigorously enforce immigration law.
Amnesty Has Not Worked
Guest worker programs that provide amnesty to illegal immigrants are not the
solution. Our federal government offered amnesty in the past creating a
perpetual cycle that has actually increased illegal immigration. The law is
clear and I believe those who break our laws and come into our country
illegally should not be rewarded with legal status. As your next
Congressman, I will oppose any attempts to give amnesty to illegal
immigrants.
Relief For American Taxpayers
The failure of our government to secure our borders not only jeopardizes our
national security, it impacts our financial security as well. Providing
services to illegal immigrants costs the American taxpayers an estimated $70
billion a year. This is unacceptable. Only by securing our borders will we
begin to reduce the financial burden that illegal immigration places on
American taxpayers.
What do you feel your opponent's stance on illegal immigration or
immigration reform is or would be?
Despite the fact that over 1 million people cross our border undetected
every year, Larry Grant is opposed to properly securing our border.
Grant says our border needs to be "loosened." (Meridian Chamber of Commerce
10/17/06)
He has repeatedly said that US borders have already been "hardened" too
much".
In fact, Grant even refuses to acknowledge that the lack of border security
is a threat to our homeland security
Grant says that border security is an "economic prob-lem" that can be fixed
by giving illegal aliens amnesty Source: Associated Press 10/10/06
Grant believes we should give amnesty to illegal aliens first, before even
considering securing the border. Source: Spokesman-Review, 10/09/06
Have you been endorsed by or received contributions from any other
immigration reform or illegal immigration reduction groups at this time?
Not that I am aware of.
Would you openly accept an endorsement and or contribution from ALIPAC?
Yes
