Bill Ritter on Immigration

Democrat

No welfare benefits or drivers license for illegals

Washington has failed to secure our borders, prosecute companies that knowingly hire undocumented workers, and punish human smugglers and traffickers. These are unacceptable failures. We need to require illegal immigrants to pay back taxes and fines and to begin the formal citizenship process. Everyone must play by the same set of rules. I support prohibiting welfare benefits for undocumented immigrants. Nor should illegal immigrants be able to obtain a government-issued driver’s license. Source: Campaign website, www.ritterforgovernor.com, “Issues” , Nov 7, 2006

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