Thread: Letter received from SENATOR FRIST

I don't trust this man and I don't believe he tells the truth...so when I heard him on the news the other day when the house voted for the border fence...I sent him a simple email stating that if you vote for the fence but don't fund it...you may as well have voted NO! This is his response.

Thank you for contacting me regarding comprehensive immigration reform. It is an honor to serve you as the Majority Leader of the United States Senate and a privilege to respond to your concerns.

Our nation's borders are broken and, as a result, there are 10 to 12 million undocumented aliens living in the United States -- most in the shadows of society. This is unacceptable, and Congress must act immediately and aggressively to stop this national disgrace. As a nation of immigrants who honor the rule of law, I believe we must first secure our borders as a part of any effort to reform our immigration policies.

As you know, the Senate recently approved a comprehensive immigration plan that will dramatically strengthen our borders. I am pleased to say that this legislation contains provisions that will begin construction of 370 miles of triple-layered fence and 500 miles of vehicle barrier at strategic locations along the southwest border. In addition, the bill authorizes the President's plan to use the National Guard for temporary, stopgap assistance for border patrol activities, and it declares English to be our national language.

While these are crucial steps in the right direction, much more work needs to be done. Congress must, and will, continue to increase funding for border security. Since 2000, Congress has increased funding for border security by 60 percent, including enough additional money to increase border patrol by 30 percent. And in the last 8 months, the Senate has approved nearly $12 billion to bolster security along the southern border, hire additional border patrol agents, and increase the number of detention beds.

In addition to securing our borders, our homeland security needs demand that we find a way to get those who are here illegally to come out of the shadows so we can know who they are, what they are doing and what their intentions are. Most of these illegal immigrants came here simply here to work -- not to do our country harm. But until we get everyone out of the shadows, we cannot be sure. This prevents our law enforcement resources from being focused on those few bad actors who wish us harm.

The Senate legislation addresses this issue by creating a temporary worker program which allows immigrants, who meet strict criteria, to stay and help our economy meet its labor needs. I do not support amnesty in any form. In fact, under the Senate plan, illegal immigrants who want to become legal residents must pass a national security and criminal background check, have worked in the U.S. 3 of the last 5 years, pay a $2,000 fine, demonstrate knowledge of the English language, register for Selective Service, and pay all federal and state taxes. If legal status is granted and the applicant eventually requests a green card, he or she is placed at the end of the line behind those who have played by the rules and waited their turn. I believe this approach honors our heritage as a nation of immigrants while maintaining the equally important principle of respect for the rule of law.

In the coming months ahead, it is my hope that the House and Senate will begin negotiations to craft a final immigration plan that can win passage in both chambers and be sent to the President for his approval. As Majority Leader, I will continue to work with my colleagues to address this critical problem. On the basis of sound immigration policy, we can protect our borders, strengthen our national security and provide the vital labor needed to help our economy grow.

Sincerely,


William H. Frist, M.D.
Majority Leader
United States Senate

P.S. Please visit http://frist.senate.gov to register for my e-mail newsletter.

In the first place,

If you wouldn't have allowed a massive invasion of our borders people wouldn't be hiding in the shadows! We don't have to give a guest worker program to draw these people out. CUT OFF THE WORK AND THE BENEFITS! WE don't want your amnesty plan...AND HOPEFULLY YOU WILL BE VOTED OUT OF OFFICE!

Trust me, this man lies, lies, lies.

That email from Frist is obviously old and was done after they approved that amnesty bill in the Senate. Since enough has been reported on that sham of a bill they ought to be embarrassed to say they still back it. Don't trust him either.

Just goes to show...his feelings toward ILLEGAL ALIENS has NOT CHANGED!

These people are not hiding in the shadows. They are at walmart, home depot, autozone, etc. This letter is an insult to the intelligence of the the people of Tenn.

Originally Posted by sawdust

These people are not hiding in the shadows. They are at walmart, home depot, autozone, etc. This letter is an insult to the intelligence of the the people of Tenn.

That is a good point - "These people are not hiding in the shadows." Many Senators love that line, one of those 'sounds good' things to say to the public. These people are not hiding, you can check the local emergency hospitals too, plenty there.

These people are marching in our streets, proudly waving Mexican flags,and demanding their civil rights.What the heck does he mean they are hiding in the shadows, come on here get real! How far in the shadows are you hiding when you tie a rope around a lady's neck and pull her for a mile behind your pickup in broad daylight for heaven's sake? Bill Frist, don't bother putting your name on the ballot for the presidental elecion, better for you to stay in the shadows of the Senate, then for you to come out into the daylight where at least part of America has your number!

And we thought that only Democrats flip-flopped!
Frist is a liar, whether he does what he says now or not, he's gotta go!!!