No Amnesty. Bruce believes that undocumented workers should not be granted amnesty. Tough, punitive fines need to be assessed to immigrants to reflect the fact that they are in the country illegally.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, www.brucebraley.com, “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
David Davis:
Stop the flow of illegal immigrants
I believe in legal immigration. We have rules and regulations for those who want to come to America to experience the great American dream as my ancestors did. But those that seek to come to America should abide by the law.
We must strengthen our borders and stop the flow of illegal immigrants coming to America.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, rightforcongress.com, “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
Doug Lamborn:
Secure borders first; fence the Mexican border
Doug believes one of the most critical economic and national security issues facing our nation today is the rising influx of illegal immigration. Doug believes we need to first and foremost secure our borders. Lamborn advocates the hiring of more
immigration agents, penalizing municipalities who refuse to enforce our immigration laws, the use of proven surveillance equipment such as unmanned drone planes on our borders to the north and south, and building a security fence along the Mexican border
Source: 2006 House campaign website lambornforcongress.org, “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
Gus Bilirakis:
No amnesty for those that have broken the law
Any reform to immigration must include the securing of our borders, upholding and enforcing of immigration laws, no amnesty for those that have broken the law, and a renewed commitment to patriotic assimilation and citizenship. We must increase the
funding for border security and expansion of the US Border Patrol. This action must be coupled with internal enforcement and international cooperation with our neighbors to ensure our sovereignty is not violated.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, gusbilirakis.com, “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
Harry Mitchell:
No amnesty; secure our border
Every sovereign nation has a responsibility to secure its border. Specifically, I’ll work to: - Station more Border Patrol agents along the border;
- Put more high-tech tools along the border so we can better monitor border activity;
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Extend existing fencing in urban areas;
- Establish a temporary worker program that allows us to keep track of who crosses our borders; and
- Hold employers accountable for whom they hire.
- I oppose amnesty and will not support it.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, harry2006.com, “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
Heath Shuler:
No amnesty; secure borders are a national security issue
The US is a nation built of immigrants, seeking opportunity and freedom. However, our current system of immigration is broken. Illegal and undocumented immigrants are flooding into our country in massive numbers. We must control immigration and secure
our borders, as a national security issue. Additionally, illegal immigration is imposing a huge financial burden on the American economy. I do not support granting amnesty to people who have broken the law.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, www.heathshuler.com, “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
Jason Altmire:
No taxpayer-funded benefits to illegal immigrants
America must do a better job of securing its borders. In Congress, Jason Altmire will work to tighten border security and crack down on employers who hire illegal immigrants. He will fight any attempt to provide taxpayer-funded benefits to illegal
immigrants and vote against any plan that rewards lawbreakers by moving illegal immigrants to the head of the line of those seeking American citizenship. Jason Altmire also endorses English as the official language of the United States.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, www.jasonaltmire.com, “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
Jerry McNerney:
US needs a federal immigration policy; currently lacking
The problem with our immigration policy is that the Federal government doesn’t have one. For too long our government has failed to secure our borders, allowing easy access for illegal immigration,
and having little to no enforcement at the workplace. No wonder people are frustrated and demanding action.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, jerrymcnerney.org, “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
Joe Donnelly:
I do not support amnesty
I do not support amnesty. Border security is crucial to solving the immigration problem and is a serious national security concern. I support more border agents, increased funding for surveillance and fencing that will prevent immigrants from illegally
entering our country. I also support enforcing employment law which this administration has failed to do. For too long, this Congress has talked about immigration & failed to pass comprehensive immigration reform. That’s why we need change in Washington.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, donnellyforuscongress.com
Nov 7, 2006
John Sarbanes:
Fair path to citizenship instead of criminalization
As a world leader, America ought to have a fair path to citizenship that honors our proud immigrant past and promotes our promising immigrant future. Immigration reform could and should create secure borders and employer accountability while preserving
the openness of our democracy. In December, the House GOP passed legislation that would criminalize immigration. There are those in Washington who want to treat an illegal immigrant as a felon punishable by a full year in prison. Even worse,
George Bush wants to criminalize giving humanitarian aid to immigrant families.
The current system is a blueprint for exploitation of workers, both foreign-born and native,
and is feeding a multimillion dollar illegal enterprise at the US-Mexico border. America deserves better. We must expand the channels for legal entry.
Source: 2006 House campaign website sarbanesforcongress.com “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
John Yarmuth:
Enforce current immigration laws; secure our borders
I believe we are a nation of laws and we need to enforce our current immigration laws. We must strictly enforce laws against the employment of illegal immigrants by prosecuting companies that knowingly hire non-citizens without work visas.
We must also do all we can to secure our borders to stop the influx of more illegal immigrants and protect our country from terrorists.
Source: 2006 House campaign website yarmuthforcongress.com, “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
Mary Fallin:
National Guard and fences on the border
Q: How do we accomplish border security? A: I think the President’s decision to send National Guard troops to our southern border was a good first start. But we need more than manpower. We should build physical barriers such as fences and walls where
necessary. We cannot grant amnesty to those who are here illegally. The rule of law must prevail. We should not offer special privileges like in-state college tuition to people here illegally. We must insist on assimilation.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, www.maryfallin.org, “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
Michele Bachmann:
Secure our borders and enforce current laws
Over the past 20 years, our borders have become more porous, the influx of illegal immigrants has dramatically increased, while the enforcement of our existing immigration laws has decreased. I support legislation that first addresses our most urgent
problem: securing America’s borders. We must start by using new technologies such as electronic surveillance where most effective. We need to enforce current laws by holding responsible those who willfully violate our nation’s immigration laws.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, michelebachmann.com, “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
Nancy Boyda:
Crack Down on Illegal Immigration
Crack Down on Illegal Immigration: For years, illegal immigration has gone virtually unchecked. Congress must take steps to regain control of America’s borders. First, we must immediately increase funding for border enforcement.
Then, we should confront the root cause of most illegal border crossings: the promise of jobs for undocumented immigrants.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, nancyforcongress.com, “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
Patrick Joseph Murphy:
No amnesty; no benefits for illegal immigrants
Patrick Murphy does not believe in amnesty. He does not believe that illegal immigrants should be offered benefits that are awarded to hardworking American citizens such as health insurance or Social Security.
Patrick Murphy believes that we should be cracking down on employers who have been flaunting the law to make a quick buck. We need to build a fence to monitor who is coming into and leaving our country.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, www.murphy06.net, “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
Peter Roskam:
Secure our borders and oppose amnesty
We are a nation of immigrants, but we are also a nation of laws. We must secure our borders and oppose amnesty for illegal immigrants.- Step 1: Secure the border. I support placing National Guard units on the border.
- Step 2:
Oppose Ted Kennedy’s Senate Illegal Alien Amnesty Bill. The Congressional Budget Office reports that this legislation would cost $126 billion over the next 10 years.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, roskamforcongress.com, “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
Peter Welch:
Path for earned citizenship plus guest worker program
Peter believes we need an immigration policy that addresses the security and economic challenges illegal immigration presents. He believes we must secure our borders, enforce the law with a common sense program
that provides for a path for earned citizenship, and assure we have a guest worker program to meet the needs of labor shortages, such as on Vermont’s dairy farms.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, welchforcongress.com, “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
Tim Mahoney:
Secure our borders & enforce immigration laws
Strengthen Our Communities: Reward Hard Work With Accountability- Secure our borders & enforce immigration laws
- Move FEMA out of Homeland Security into a cabinet agency managed by professionals
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Ensure Federal Funding for law enforcement and first responders
- Invest in community values by making pornographers pay
- Protect our children from predators
Source: 2006 House campaign website, timmahoneyforflorida.com
Nov 7, 2006
Tim Walberg:
Secure our borders; temporary work permits but no amnesty
The government has a duty to secure our borders. For our national security and sovereignty, we must demand people sign the guest book and enter our nation legally. Tim supports requiring all foreign workers to obtain a temporary, legal work permit; no
amnesty for illegal immigrants. Line cutting can never be accepted. Those who support drivers’ licenses for illegal immigrants, and welfare for illegal immigrants are wrong, encourage disregard of our laws, and threaten the security of our citizens.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, walbergforcongress.com “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
Tim Walz:
Supports path to citizenship for undocumented workers
Tim Walz believes immigration reform is a serious issue that deserves an ethical, economically sound solution. Walz supports enforcing employer labor laws to the fullest extent, using advanced technology to monitor the border, and increasing the number
of professional border patrol agents. He also supports a path to citizenship for undocumented workers that requires them to return to their country of origin in order to begin the citizenship process.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, www.timwalz.org, “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
Vern Buchanan:
Crack down on illegal immigrants
Terrorists are operating in America’s backyard. With 850,000 immigrants crossing our borders illegally every year, we don’t know how many pose a threat to our country. Drug traffickers and criminals are also a significant border threat. More than
42,000 illegal aliens caught at the border in the last five months were convicted criminals or persons wanted for crimes . Vern Buchanan wants to protect America by securing our borders and cracking down on illegal immigration.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, www.vernbuchanan.com, “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
Yvette Clarke:
Humane immigration policy without criminalization
I strongly oppose the irrational and racist Sensenbrenner Bill, and I am fighting for a humane immigration policy that does not criminalize those who seek to participate in our society & become Americans, as generations of immigrants have throughout our
nation’s history. Legislation currently being considered that will drive the undocumented further underground by increasing the threat of arrest and deportation also threatens our national security, our public health, and the fabric of our communities.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, www.voteyvette.com, “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
Zack Space:
Crack down on the illegal immigration
The US must crackdown on the illegal immigration crisis that threatens our national security, our economy and our way of life. First, we must do whatever it takes to secure our borders. This includes building a wall and installing more surveillance and
new technology along the borders. Next we need stronger enforcement and harsher penalties for companies who hire illegal immigrants. I oppose amnesty for illegal aliens. Only those who obey the law and learn English can enjoy the benefits of citizenship.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, www.zackspace.org, “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
Charlie Wilson:
More border security to protect our country
There is no excuse for the administration’s failure to secure our borders. Our security and economy depend on it. We need to fully fund the Border Patrol and provide border security with the tools they need to protect our country.
Congress needs to take a common sense approach to finding solutions. Politicizing the issue of immigration will not secure our borders.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, charliewilson.com, “Issues”
Sep 21, 2006
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