Thread: Bush Attacks Immigration Deal Opponents

Bush Attacks Immigration Deal Opponents
Tuesday, May 29, 2007 3:30 PM EDT
The Associated Press
By BEN FELLER

GLYNCO, Ga. (AP) — President Bush attacked opponents of an immigration deal Tuesday, suggesting they "don't want to do what's right for America."

"The fundamental question is, will elected officials have the courage necessary to put a comprehensive immigration plan in place," Bush said against a backdrop of a huge American flag.

He described his proposal — which has been agreed to by a bipartisan group of senators — as one that "makes it more likely we can enforce our border — and at the same time uphold the great immigrant tradition of the United States of America."

Bush spoke at the nation's largest training center for law enforcement.

He chose the get-tough setting as conservative critics blast a Senate proposal as being soft on people who break the law. Hoping to blunt that message, Bush emphasized that any new options for immigrants and foreign workers would not start until tougher security is in place.

The presidential stop came during a congressional recess, with senators back home and facing pressure from the left and right on the immigration plan. Bush's aim is to build momentum for the legislation, perhaps his best chance for a signature victory in his second term. The Senate expects to resume debate on it next week.

"A lot of Americans are skeptical about immigration reform, primarily because they don't think the government can fix the problems," Bush said.

"And my answer to the skeptics is: give us a chance to fix the problems in a comprehensive way that enforces our border and treats people with decency and respect. Give us a chance to fix this problem. Don't try to kill this bill before it gets moving," Bush told students and instructors at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center.

Bush repeatedly cast the matter as one of political courage.

"Those determined to find fault with this bill will always be able to look at a narrow slice of it and find something they don't like," the president said. "If you want to kill the bill, if you don't want to do what's right for America, you can pick one little aspect out of it.

"You can use it to frighten people," Bush said. "Or you can show leadership and solve this problem once and for all."

The bill would give temporary legal status to millions of unlawful immigrants, provided they came forward, paid a fine and underwent criminal background checks. To apply for a green card, they would have to pay another fine, learn English, return to their home country and wait in line.

The plan also would create a guest worker program. It would allow foreign laborers to come to the U.S. for temporary stints, yet with no guarantee they can eventually gain citizenship.

Both the new visa plan and the temporary worker program are contingent on other steps coming first. Those include fencing and barriers along the Mexico border, the hiring of more Border Patrol agents and the completion of an identification system to verify employees' legal status.

The legislation would also reshape future immigration decisions. A new point system would prioritize skills and education over family in deciding who can immigrate.

Georgia's senators both played leading roles in producing Bush's deal with the Senate. Yet they have also said they may not support the final bill, depending upon how it is amended.

Bush chastised those who say the proposal offers amnesty to illegal immigrants. He called it empty political rhetoric.

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Any immigration bill comprehensive or in comprehensible will rub some one the wrong way
its going to be like Christmas for a large family… not every one will get what they wont and no one will get everything they want mot everyone is going to be happy...

But it would be nice if we did get to open the first present.

"A lot of Americans are skeptical about immigration reform, primarily because they don't think the government can fix the problems," Bush said.

If the goverment realy wanted tofix the problem they would have already.

BUSH YOU HAD YOUR CHANCE WE DONT NEED YOU ADVICE ANY LONGER
Mr. BUSH YOU HAVE NO POLITICAL COURAGE AND NO BACK BONE...

IF YOU LIED ONCED YOULL LIE AGIAN
YOULL NEED TO TALK TO ME INPERSON BEFORE ILL HEAR YOU AGIAN

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Originally Posted by GREGAGREATAMERICAN

Bush Attacks Immigration Deal Opponents
Tuesday, May 29, 2007 3:30 PM EDT
The Associated Press
By BEN FELLER

GLYNCO, Ga. (AP) — President Bush attacked opponents of an immigration deal Tuesday, suggesting they "don't want to do what's right for America."

"The fundamental question is, will elected officials have the courage necessary to put a comprehensive immigration plan in place," Bush said against a backdrop of a huge American flag.

He described his proposal — which has been agreed to by a bipartisan group of senators — as one that "makes it more likely we can enforce our border — and at the same time uphold the great immigrant tradition of the United States of America."

Bush spoke at the nation's largest training center for law enforcement.

He chose the get-tough setting as conservative critics blast a Senate proposal as being soft on people who break the law. Hoping to blunt that message, Bush emphasized that any new options for immigrants and foreign workers would not start until tougher security is in place.

The presidential stop came during a congressional recess, with senators back home and facing pressure from the left and right on the immigration plan. Bush's aim is to build momentum for the legislation, perhaps his best chance for a signature victory in his second term. The Senate expects to resume debate on it next week.

"A lot of Americans are skeptical about immigration reform, primarily because they don't think the government can fix the problems," Bush said.

"And my answer to the skeptics is: give us a chance to fix the problems in a comprehensive way that enforces our border and treats people with decency and respect. Give us a chance to fix this problem. Don't try to kill this bill before it gets moving," Bush told students and instructors at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center.

Bush repeatedly cast the matter as one of political courage.

"Those determined to find fault with this bill will always be able to look at a narrow slice of it and find something they don't like," the president said. "If you want to kill the bill, if you don't want to do what's right for America, you can pick one little aspect out of it.

"You can use it to frighten people," Bush said. "Or you can show leadership and solve this problem once and for all."

The bill would give temporary legal status to millions of unlawful immigrants, provided they came forward, paid a fine and underwent criminal background checks. To apply for a green card, they would have to pay another fine, learn English, return to their home country and wait in line.

The plan also would create a guest worker program. It would allow foreign laborers to come to the U.S. for temporary stints, yet with no guarantee they can eventually gain citizenship.

Both the new visa plan and the temporary worker program are contingent on other steps coming first. Those include fencing and barriers along the Mexico border, the hiring of more Border Patrol agents and the completion of an identification system to verify employees' legal status.

The legislation would also reshape future immigration decisions. A new point system would prioritize skills and education over family in deciding who can immigrate.

Georgia's senators both played leading roles in producing Bush's deal with the Senate. Yet they have also said they may not support the final bill, depending upon how it is amended.

Bush chastised those who say the proposal offers amnesty to illegal immigrants. He called it empty political rhetoric.

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All I can say is this man has totally lost it! How tragic for our country to have a man with such a abtract way of thinking serve as a leader of this country! He thinks this Amnesty would be great for American!.... The sooner this man is out of office the better.

President Bush attacked opponents of an immigration deal Tuesday, suggesting they "don't want to do what's right for America."

Since when has this clown even known what's right for America?

Bush chastised those who say the proposal offers amnesty to illegal immigrants. He called it empty political rhetoric.

How dare this traitorous, illegal alien loving, American sovereignty destroying moron chastise anyone about anything. I have seen 5 year old children who have more sense and intelligence than this dipwad. He has clearly shown he cares more for people of other countries and the wishes of his corporate masters than he does for the safety, security and future of the people he is sworn to serve.

He has singlehandedly been responsible for the deaths of thousands of American soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines in the Middle East along with the injuries of tens of thousands more. He has allowed thousands of innocent Americans to be killed, maimed and injured at the hands of illegal alien thugs, murderers, rapists, child molesters, carjackers, DUI and hit & run drivers.

I totally despise this treasonous idiot and as much as I hate former President Carter, he is right about one thing: Bush will go down as the worst president ever in American history. And he has the nerve to attack us because we "don't want to do what's right for America."?

When George Bush got elected I predicted an administration as corrupt as Warren G Harding's. Obviously my prediction was an understatement.

"Those determined to find fault with this bill will always be able to look at a narrow slice of it and find something they don't like," the president said. "If you want to kill the bill, if you don't want to do what's right for America, you can pick one little aspect out of it.


OK, let's look at a slice:

2 1/2 Trillion dollars on the taxpayers backs for generations
300 miles of fence not 800
No back taxes for illegals - but OH NO not for the American taxpayer
Unlimited Probationary Legal Status - citizenship isn't needed
Social Security for illegals
Welfare for illegals
We pay the legal fees for the illegals to file their papers

How's that for a sliver of a slice.

Oh President Bush I can see that's fair.

Originally Posted by Richard

When George Bush got elected I predicted an administration as corrupt as Warren G Harding's. Obviously my prediction was an understatement.

What's strange with this president, is he lies constantly and gets way with it! I don't remember a speech in a long time by him that wasn't full of lies!

He is starting to treat all Americans now just like those who have opposed the war. He has made up his mind and will listen to noone now.

LIES, LIES, AND MORE LIES!!

You cannot be trusted and you prove it EVERYDAY!

"And my answer to the skeptics is: give us a chance to fix the problems in a comprehensive way that enforces our border and treats people with decency and respect. Give us a chance to fix this problem. Don't try to kill this bill before it gets moving," Bush told students and instructors at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center.

Give us a chance???? Give us a break!!!! If you can't enforce the laws NOW... news ones will only be worse!!! You hide the truth and think we won't find out!!!!!!!!! I will be happy when you GO HOME!!!