Trump Research Book: on Immigration
Mike Pence:
Require temporary workers to learn American language
According to a Mike Pence press release, "'And if they come under the color of the law, we must require temporary workers to learn the language of the American people." [Congressional Press Releases, 5/15/07]
"The Pew Hispanic Center estimates that twelve million illegal aliens are currently living in America. Just a few months ago, that estimate was eleven million.
In a few more months or years, that estimate will grow to thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, twenty or more million illegal aliens, unless we do something to turn the tide.
And, we must do something because this is a problem of epic proportions. It is a problem that threatens the very fabric of America." [Congressional Press Releases, 5/23/06]
Source: Trump Research Book on Mike Pence
Sep 22, 2020
Mike Pence:
Opposed SCHIP expansion for elimination of citizenship proof
According to a Mike Pence press release obtained via Congressional Press Releases, "U.S. Representative Mike Pence (R-IN) today announced his opposition to a major expansion of the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP),
highlighting a provision in the bill that eliminates a requirement that anyone applying for Medicaid and SCHIP services provide proof of U.S. citizenship." [Congressional Press Releases, 8/1/07]
Source: Trump Research Book on Mike Pence
Sep 22, 2020
JD Vance:
Open to deporting anyone who came to the country illegally
March 2024: "With migrant crossings hitting record highs during Biden's term, Senator Marco Rubio said, 'Whether they're deported through the hearings that they're waiting for, they're deported through some effort to expedite it, something's going to
have to happen. Something's going to have to happen with all the people that have come here,' he said. Added Vance: 'I think you have to be open to deporting anyone who came to the country illegally.'" [Los Angeles Times, 3/30/24]According to the
Denver Gazette, "15 GOP senators asked the Biden administration to finish the border wall along the southern border. The senators claim the Biden administration has 'failed to acknowledge the crisis at our border,' and they note how the administration
has sent 1,500 active-duty troops to assist border officials 'who are tasked with defending nearly 2,000 miles of border territory,' according to the letter. Senators who signed the letter include Rubio (R-FL) and Vance (R-OH)." [Denver Gazette, 5/10/23]
Source: 2024 Trump Research Book
Aug 2, 2024
Marco Rubio:
Finish the border wall; deport all who came in illegally
March 2024: "But with migrant crossings hitting record highs during Biden's term, Rubio said, 'Whether they're deported through the hearings that they're waiting for, they're deported through some effort to expedite it, something's going to have to
happen. No one's saying it would be easy, but something's going to have to happen with all the people that have come here,' he said. [Los Angeles Times, 3/30/24]According to the Denver Gazette, "15 GOP senators asked the Biden administration to
finish the border wall along the southern border. The senators claim the Biden administration has 'failed to acknowledge the crisis at our border,' and they note how the administration has sent 1,500 active-duty troops to assist border officials 'who
are tasked with defending nearly 2,000 miles of border territory,' according to the letter. Senators who signed the letter include Marco Rubio (R-FL) and J.D. Vance (R-OH)." [Denver Gazette, 5/10/23]
Source: Los Angeles Times in 2024 Trump Research Book
Aug 2, 2024
Mitt Romney:
Initiated Senate letter to finish the border wall
According to the Denver Gazette, "In a letter initiated by Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT), 15 GOP senators asked the Biden administration to finish the border wall along the southern border. The letter, addressed specifically to Homeland Security Secretary
Alejandro Mayorkas, was dated Wednesday, roughly a day before the expected expiration of Title 42. The senators claim the Biden administration has 'failed to acknowledge the crisis at our border,' and they note how the administration has sent
1,500 active-duty troops to assist border officials 'who are tasked with defending nearly 2,000 miles of border territory,' according to the letter. Other senators who signed the letter include John Barrasso (R-WY), Ted Budd (R-NC), Bill Cassidy (R-LA),
Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Steve Daines (R-MT), Deb Fischer (R-NE), John Hoeven (R-ND), James Lankford (R-OK), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Jim Risch (R-ID), Marco Rubio (R-FL), J.D. Vance (R-OH), and Todd Young (R-IN)." [Denver Gazette, 5/10/23]
Source: Denver Gazette in 2024 Trump Research Book
Aug 2, 2024
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