NY District 1, REPUBLICAN, Italo Zanzi for CONGRESS
Italo Zanzi Illegal Immigration Stances Republican Candidate Campaign Congress US House
Name of Candidate: Italo Zanzi
Name of Campaign Committee: Zanzi for Congress
Mailing Address: PO Box 549 Smithtown, NY 11787
Phone Contact Information: 631.687.3630
Campaign E-mail and website: votezanzi@zanzi2006.com
www.zanzi2006.com
State and District: NY-1
Political Party: Republican, Conservative, School Tax Relief
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:
$162,379.10 through 6/30/2006.
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Candidate Background Information
Italo Zanzi is the Republican, Conservative, and School Tax Relief candidate for U.S. Congress in New York's First Congressional District.
Background
Italo Zanzi was born in Port Jefferson, New York on May 18, 1974 shortly after his parents legally immigrated to the United States from Chile. He was raised in Setauket, became fluent in Spanish alongside English, and graduated from Chaminade High School in Mineola.
Professional
Italo Zanzi is currently Vice President, International Broadcast Sales & Latin American / US Hispanic Marketing for Major League Baseball. Italo oversees three of Major League Baseball’s business functions - international television and radio sales, Latin American marketing and sponsorship, and United States Hispanic marketing initiatives. Under Italo’s oversight, Major League Baseball’s international television and radio business has grown by over sixty-five percent. In his role at MLB, Italo has cultivated close relationships with numerous international business and government leaders.
Academic
Italo Zanzi earned a joint juris doctorate and MBA from Emory University in 1999 and a BA from the University of Chicago in 1996. He is licensed to practice law in the State of New York.
Athletic
Italo Zanzi has been a goalkeeper for the US National Handball team since 1997. He has competed in 75 international matches and won a bronze medal at the 2003 Pan American Games. Italo also participated in the 2001 IHF World Championships. In 2000, 2002, and 2004, he was named the United States Olympic Committee’s Team Handball Athlete of the Year. Italo actively supports several youth athletic and mentoring programs.
Top Campaign Issues:
1. Illegal Immigration
Taxes and Spending
National Security
Education, Awards & Honors:
BA, University of Chicago, 1996
JD/MBA, Emory University, 1999
District Information
Please give a brief description of your district:
Percentage of Democrat, Republican, and Unaffiliated Voters:
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) 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) 5
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) 10
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) 3
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) 10
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, it is one of the top issues. I support strong border enforcement and deportation of illegal immigrants in the US. I support enforcing laws against employers who knowingly or should know they are hiring illegal immigrants. I oppose “Path to citizenship” amnesty.
What do you feel your opponent's stance on illegal immigration or immigration reform is or would be?
He supports illegal immigration, path to citizenship amnesty and the creation of hiring halls for illegal immigrants to find work in the Congressional District. He tries to confuse the issue with constituents by saying he supports “Comprehensive Immigration Reform.”
Have you been endorsed by or received contributions from any other immigration reform or illegal immigration reduction groups at this time?
Have we?
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)
There is a clear choice on this issue. I support real immigration reform which is enforcement based. My opponent opposes real reform and see illegal immigrants as part of his voter base.
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Candidate Pledge
I, _Italo Zanzi_____, 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,
__ITALO A. ZANZI_______________________________________
Candidate Name
__October 14, 2006_______________________________________
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