Keith Butler on Immigration

Drastic buildup in our Border Patrol system

The battles that need to be waged for keeping our Homeland safe are not always in far away places. Some of the most important battles in the War on Terror need to be fought here at home. In order to keep our Homeland safe, we need a drastic buildup in our Border Patrol system, the Coast Guard and other related agencies. Our first line of defense needs to be at the border - keeping the bad guys out is the best way to keep American safe. Source: Campaign website, butlerforussenate.com, "Issues" Jun 24, 2006

Completely opposed to any amnesty for illegal immigrants

I am completely opposed to illegal immigration and any amnesty program for illegal immigrants. Our first priority should be to close and secure our borders.

We should never reward people for illegal activities and we need a senator in Washington who puts taxpaying citizens ahead of illegal immigrants. I do fully support legal immigration. Immigrants, as we all know, have been a wonderful blessing to this country.

Source: Campaign website, butlerforussenate.com, "Issues" Jun 24, 2006

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