ND, REPUBLICAN, Dwight Grotberg for US SENATE
Dwight Grotberg Illegal Immigration Stances Republican Candidate Campaign US Senate
Name of Candidate: Dwight Grotberg
Name of Campaign Committee: Friends of Dwight Grotberg
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 587, Jamestown, ND 58402
Phone Contact Information: 701-952-8683
Campaign E-mail and website: intouch@dwightgrotberg.com www.dwightgrotberg.com
State and District: North Dakota
Political Party: Republican
Is the candidate (Incumbent, Challenger, Open Seat): Challenger
Incumbents only: What is your career grade at www.betterimmigration.com ?
Campaign Funds Raised as of most recent reporting cycle: $106,000.00
This form completed by (Candidate and Campaign Managers Only): Candidate
wife/Assistant Campaign Manager
Top Campaign Issues: Economy, Energy, National Security, Agriculture, Immigration
Candidate Background Information:
From campaign website:
I was raised on a farm near Wimbledon, North Dakota. Planting and harvesting crops
on my dad's farm, I developed a love for the land, for growing crops, and
productivity. After graduating from high school, I traveled to Parana, Brazil and
worked a livestock and grain farm run by a mission organization dedicated to
training indigenous people to be self-sufficient and industrious.
Upon returning home, I enrolled in Bethany College of Missions where I received a
degree in Cross-Cultural Studies. I then traveled to New Zealand and worked on farms
in the Bay of Islands further gaining a global perspective of farming and its
methodologies.
In 1989, I married my wife Alison. We moved back to North Dakota where I attended
NDSU studying agricultural economics until 1992. It was at NDSU that I began to
develop an interest in politics and visioning how North Dakota constituents could be
better served in Washington.
In the spring of 1992, I moved back to the Wimbledon area and began building a farm
of my own. In 1996, I suffered a spinal cord injury when my tractor was struck by a
semi-truck. Cutting-edge treatment, prayer, and a lot of hard work gave me the use
of my legs again. I have continued to farm, and my wife and I enjoy each one of our
seven children.
My accident has given me the perspective that life is very short. My bid for Senate
comes out of this realization; it is an opportunity to give back to North Dakota the
many things it has given to me and my family.
District Information
Please give a brief description of your district:
Percentage of Democrat, Republican, and Unaffiliated Voters:
North Dakota is approximately 35% Republican, 26% Democrat, 61% Independent
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)
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)
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) 2
Illegal aliens should be allowed to leave the US and return quickly on a fast track
as guest or temporary workers? (1-10) 3
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) 1
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) 9
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.
Quote from Brochure:
"America was built on immigration and it should continue to be a place where people
across the globe can come and pursue the American dream. We should not encourage
immigrants to get their start here by breaking the law. Congress has to make border
security a priority and bolster our laws by providing for greater enforecement. I
am in favor of facilitating a more efficient process for those seeking legal
citizenship."
Quote from website:
America is land founded upon the dreams and aspirations of immigrants. People for
generations have risked much and sacrificed much in order to become a part of the
American dream. Many of us in North Dakota are one, two, three, and four generations
away from immigrants who came as land was being opened up in North Dakota, which was
billed as "the Land of Opportunity." Immigration is what built this state and has
made America stronger and more prosperous.
I believe our nation needs to continue to welcome those who seek to immigrate to the
United States and build a better life based on the American ideals of liberty and
free enterprise. It is vital that those people from around the globe who wish to
enjoy the benefits of citizenship seek to do so legally. Breaking American laws is
no way to begin embarking on the American dream. As a nation it is against our
well-being to reward those who have shown contempt or disregard for our laws.
America changed on September 11th. The freedoms we enjoyed and took for granted
suddenly became a lot more precious. Protecting them has become a crucial concern
for all of us. Because of this, I believe we need to have strong border patrols and
funding to reinforce our borders. When the border has been breached our laws must
have meaning and strong enforcement must be in place. Deterrents in areas most
vulnerable to exploitation demonstrate our commitment to upholding the law. Amnesty
is a wink and a nod; it is not the way to build responsible citizenship.
What do you feel your opponent's stance on illegal immigration or immigration reform
is or would be? He has received a recent grade of "D" and a career grade of "C" on
the Americans for Better Immigration website.
Have you been endorsed by or received contributions from any other immigration
reform or illegal immigration reduction groups at this time? No
Would you openly accept an endorsement and or contribution from ALIPAC? Yes!
Please use the remainder of this space to share any further opinions on these
issues. (optional)
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Candidate Pledge
I, Dwight Grotberg, hereby pledge to stand with the American public to have the US
Border secured and existing immigration laws enforced with the intention of reducing
the number of illegal aliens entering and remaining in the US. I understand that the
vast majority of Americans want the border secured, taxpayer benefits for illegal
aliens ended, local police helping to enforce immigration laws, and employers that
hire, aid, and abet illegal aliens to be charged.
Furthermore, I will not support any trade agreement or Executive Branch treaty that
compromises our ability to enforce our existing immigration laws and threatens US
sovereignty.
I will actively oppose any attempt to remove or replace the current laws that say
illegal aliens are to be deported with a guest worker or temporary worker program
that allows illegal aliens to stay or quickly return to the US.
Signed,
Dwight Grotberg
Candidate Name
10-18-06
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