Thread: Gov Richardson Unsure What Country He's Citizen Of.

Governor Bill Richardson Still Unsure What Country He's Citizen Of?

Source: kobtv

SANTA FE (AP) - Governor Bill Richardson is lending his support to a Chicago mother who is trying to avoid deportation to Mexico.

The woman’s seven-year-old son is a US citizen. He’s become an immigration activist. This week the boy succeeded in lobbying Mexico’s Congress to approve a resolution urging the US Congress to suspend the deportation of Elvira Arellano and other illegal immigrant parents of US citizens.

Richardson sent a letter this week to President Bush urging him to consider a parole for the mother so she and her son, Saul, can remain in the United States.

The governor said in his letter that the case of the Arellano family illustrates the problems of the federal government not acting on a comprehensive immigration plan.

The governor told the president that permitting the family to remain in the United States, will allow the boy to “continue to be raised as the great American he has already proven to be.”

Governor Bill Richardson (your future president!) has decided to jump into this debate with both feet. In this stirring letter Governor Richardson (have I mentioned he's Hispanic?) seems unclear on what country he owes his allegiance too, suggesting that the foursquare support of criminal activity proves one to be, and I quote, "A great American."

Perhaps before Wild Bill makes his waddle for the presidency he can finally figure out what country he's a citizen of? We'd appreciate that Bill, thanks!

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By what criteria has he determined that the child of the scofflaw is a "great American"? I see a child jumping through all sorts if hoops in order to excuse the fact that his mother has no regard for this nation's laws. I would love to see Richardson explain his comment.

I'm thinking he'll get his chance. Every day there is something else that rocks my world and shakes my head .

This is the html version of the file http://www.governor.state.nm.us/press/2 ... 906_01.pdf.

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State of New Mexico

Office of the Governor

Bill Richardson
Governor

For Immediate Release Contact: Jon Goldstein
June 19, 2006 (Santa Fe) 505-476-2248
Governor Bill Richardson Appoints Rosanna C. Vazquez as
Highlands University Regent

SANTA FE - Governor Bill Richardson today announced the appointment of Rosanna C.
Vazquez to the New Mexico Highlands University Board of Regents.
“Rosanna Vazquez will be a strong, fair and independent voice on the Highlands Board
of Regents,” said Governor Richardson. “Her long legal experience and extensive
service with Northern New Mexico nonprofit groups will make Rosanna Vazquez an
excellent regent.”
Vazquez is a graduate of the University of California at Davis and the University of New
Mexico School of Law. She is currently employed as an attorney in private practice in
Santa Fe focusing primarily on land use, real estate and civil litigation. She has also
worked as an attorney with the firms of Cassutt, Hays & Friedman, and Miller, Stratvert,
Torgerson & Schlenker. She has also served as County Attorney for Sandoval County
and Assistant County Attorney for Santa Fe County.
Vazquez is a current member and former board member of the New Mexico Hispanic Bar
Association and a former member of the Community College District Planning
Committee and First Judicial District Teen Court Program. Her non profit experience
includes service as a board member of Hands Across Cultures in Northern New Mexico,
as well as work with the Homeless Advocacy Project, and La Raza Centro Legal.Vazquez fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Dr. Mari-Luci Jaramillo. Her term
expires December 31, 2007.
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PDF
http://www.governor.state.nm.us/press/2 ... 906_01.pdf

FEATURE
Latinas of Excellence
For years, HISPANIC Magazine has honored women who have shattered the glass ceiling and with its shards carved their initials in the foundations of the arts, business, education, government and journalism.
By: Idy Fernandez and Marissa Rodriguez

Esther Aguilera

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Soon after she moved to Washington, where she became a political analyst for the National Council of La Raza, a national think tank that often serves as a watchdog for policies affecting the Hispanic community.

After a stint at La Raza, Aguilera moved on to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus where from 1993 to 1998 she held several management positions and eventually became its executive director. In October 1998 Aguilera was appointed as senior advisor to Energy Secretary Bill Richardson, for whom she developed senior policy recommendations that led to a nationwide Hispanic outreach program.

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http://www.hispaniconline.com/magazine/ ... x_old.html

Another person who seems to be only loyal to someone other than Americans!

YUP.........guess it's obvious who's helping to pull Richardson's strings.

He's all over la raza.

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It is difficult to imagine a sitting Governor in the United States asking the President of United States to place aside the laws of this country and grant forgivenness to someone who has committed a felony. If Elvira gets her pardon, then why not every other criminial whether they be rapist,robbers, murderers,etc. ????

Governor Richardson would do well to petition the President to enforce rather than ignore our immigration laws!!!

Email form to Gov. Richardson

http://www.governor.state.nm.us/email.p ... pe=opinion

My email I sent to him:

Dear Governor Richardson;

I am appalled that you are supporting the criminal Elvira Arellano and the outright disregard for our nations laws. Regardless of individual circumstances, this country has laws that need to be followed. This woman is making a mockery of those laws, and she needs to be deported immediately. Not only did she enter this country illegally twice, but she also committed social security fraud. Is this something you support? If we excuse her crime, should we excuse all other felons as well? Where do we draw the line here?

Sir, you were elected to represent the citizens of the United States of America. If you would prefer to represent people of another country than please leave office and have someone take your place that respects this country.

Thanks for the email link. Email sent!