Posted on 08/27/2011 10:53:16 PM PDT by Right Wingnut 2
I just read the text of Rick Perry's remarks to the Border Summit on Aug, 21st 2001. How in the hell is this stuff slipping through the cracks without a single mention in the conservative press? If this had been Obama, Sean Hannity would have been talking about it 24/7 during the last presidential campaign.
There are many passages in the speech that are of great concern to me, but this one really caught my attention.
...Legislation authored by border legislators Pat Haggerty and Eddie Lucio establishes an important study that will look at the feasibility of bi-national health insurance. This study recognizes that the Mexican and U.S. sides of the border compose one region, and we must address health care problems throughout that region. That’s why I am also excited that Texas Secretary of State Henry Cuellar is working on an initiative that could extend the benefits of telemedicine to individuals living on the Mexican side of the border....
Does Rick Perry still support an international health insurance program such as the one he laid out in his speech that day? Will someone in the media please ask him before it's too late?
You can read the entire text of Perry's speech HERE
He has my vote as well if Sarah doesn’t run. He’s the best of the lot out there right now - warts and all.
I didn’t need to search through the stuff being spread by the Paulians. I just went right to the original source...the full text of his speech.
The anti-Perry info war was geared up for real this week, with BHO himself calling on Texas democrats to start the dumps. Obama just has to use the dog whistle for everyone else. They have to get all hands on deck. Get popcorn.
Actually I think that it’s you (WriterTX) that has the reading problem exactly how do you draw your conclusion?
Most know this about me already but I will tell you I have not yet seen any candidate that is conservative enough for me on border issues. I know it is not likely there will be one...ever...but I am not one that will cut my own throat or my country’s throat by staying home or voting for some obscure candidate that cannot possibly win. I hold my nose and vote against the worst and have for many years. I just wish I could find someone to vote FOR instead of always voting against some liberal idiot. Since we are fairly early in the process I do want to know just how each candidate stands on the border issues. I realize there are many other important issues to consider but I live on the border so it is an important issue to me.
Don’t you ever get tired of cut and paste?
FR really needs to get an IGNORE feature if you’re going to post the same shi-at to every thread.
AMEN.
AMEN.
The fruits of NAFTA have just begun to ripen. At the same time, we must not allow the roots of the tree to become poisoned. The NAFTA agreement not only signaled a new era of economic possibility, but a new era of bi-national cooperation. That is why it is wrong, and inherently detrimental to our relationship with Mexico for the U.S. Congress to pursue a protectionist policy that forbids Mexican trucks from U.S. roadways. It is bad public policy, and it violates the terms of the NAFTA agreement we agreed to. Mexican trucks that meet our safety standards should be given the same access to U.S. roads as our Canadian neighbors to the north.
Mexico, too, must be vigilant in realizing its treaty obligations. For more than half a century, under the 1944 Water Treaty our two nations have cooperated so that the water needs of both countries are met. But as of late, Mexico is behind in delivering the water it has promised to the U.S. A Mexican judicial injunction now threatens the livelihood of our Rio Grande Valley farmers, and has become a source of contention between our two nations. It is time to end this dispute. I would ask that the Mexican government meet its obligation under the treaty, Texas growers are depending on it.
There are other challenges that require a unified approach, especially in the area of health care. A lack of preventative medicine means conditions that could have been eliminated through childhood immunizations show up in disturbing numbers later in life. Limited availability of medical specialists means conditions like heart disease and diabetes go untreated at alarming rates. In Texas, we recently placed a strong emphasis on preventative care when we expanded access to Medicaid for more low-income children by making the Medicaid enrollment process simpler. We allocated an additional $4 billion to the Medicaid program, and more than $900 million to the Children’s Health Insurance Program. I urged legislators to pass a telemedicine pilot program that will enable, through technology, a sick border resident of limited financial means to receive care from a specialist hundreds of miles away. But the effort to combat disease and illness requires greater cooperative efforts between our two nations. It is a simple truth that disease knows no boundaries. An outbreak of drug-resistant tuberculosis, for example, endangers citizens of both our nations. We have much to gain if we work together to expand preventative care, and treat maladies unique to this region.
Legislation authored by border legislators Pat Haggerty and Eddie Lucio establishes an important study that will look at the feasibility of bi-national health insurance. This study recognizes that the Mexican and U.S. sides of the border compose one region, and we must address health care problems throughout that region. That’s why I am also excited that Texas Secretary of State Henry Cuellar is working on an initiative that could extend the benefits of telemedicine to individuals living on the Mexican side of the border. As a compassionate state, we know that for our children to succeed, they must not only be healthy, but educated. The future leaders of our two nations are learning their fractions and their ABC’s in classrooms all along this border. Immigrants from around the world are being taught in Texas classrooms, and our history is rich with examples of new citizens who have made great contributions. We must say to every Texas child learning in a Texas classroom, “we don’t care where you come from, but where you are going, and we are going to do everything we can to help you get there.” And that vision must include the children of undocumented workers. That’s why Texas took the national lead in allowing such deserving young minds to attend a Texas college at a resident rate. Those young minds are a part of a new generation of leaders, the doors of higher education must be open to them. The message is simple: educacion es el futuro, y si se puede. We also know that poverty is not unique to either side of the border. Some of Texas’ poorest citizens live in colonias all along the border. They often lack basic infrastructure many of us take for granted. Just today, the North American Development Bank announced it will provide $6.3 million in funding to hook up colonia residents in six border cities to water and wastewater lines. More than 18,000 residents will benefit from these water or wastewater hookups. And this November, by approving Proposition 2, Texas voters can ensure that their neighbors in colonias have quality roads so that school buses, emergency vehicles and postal trucks can reach residents, and residents can get to a job or a school reliably.
President Fox’s vision for an open border is a vision I embrace, as long as we demonstrate the will to address the obstacles to it. An open border means poverty has given way to opportunity, and Mexico’s citizens do not feel compelled to cross the border to find that opportunity. It means we have addressed pollution concerns, made substantial progress in stopping the spread of disease, and rid our crossings of illicit drug smuggling activity. Clearly we have a long way to go in addressing those issues. At the same time we must continue to deepen our economic ties, expanding opportunities for Mexican and U.S. companies to do business on both sides of the border. The outlook is promising, even if the road to prosperity is a long one. We share a bond as neighbors, and we find our culture north of the Rio Grande to be increasingly defined by the strong traits of people of Hispanic descent. Texas has long enjoyed a unique identity, an identity forged by an independent spirit, and the convergence of many different peoples. We must welcome change in the 21st Century as we have in every century before it.
From the speech:
That is why it is wrong, and inherently detrimental to our relationship with Mexico for the U.S. Congress to pursue a protectionist policy that forbids Mexican trucks from U.S. roadways.
We must say to every Texas child learning in a Texas classroom, “we don’t care where you come from, but where you are going, and we are going to do everything we can to help you get there.” And that vision must include the children of undocumented workers. That’s why Texas took the national lead in allowing such deserving young minds to attend a Texas college at a resident rate.
How many ways do American citizens have to say they absolutely do not want Mexican trucks rolling across the border? And yet, people like Perry keep trying to shove them down our throats.
And in what alternate universe is it just to allow illegal Mexicans to attend Texas colleges at a lower tuition than legal citizens from Louisiana or Oklahoma or Arkansas?
Perry thinks Texans will forget these unpopular policies, and that the rest of the country will never learn about them, or other dictatorial actions such as the Gardusil mandate.
Do not be swayed by Rick Perry's pretty face or phony posturing. Use your brains. Look at his record, read his words. I have, and I don't like what I see.
You have some kind of problem with people freely exchanging their money for health insurance, regardless of where they live?
Perry goes on to state his policy for the Texas taxpayer to foot the education bill for illegal aliens. I’m on the side of the Texas taxpayer. Perry is not. Advocating bi-*national* health insurance also shows he’s not on the side of the taxpayers in other states, as well. I, a NY taxpayer, do not want to be involved in his schemes, and yet, he wants to involve me.
Thanks for asking a respectful question. You're right to question, because Perry, Bush, and a lot of border State Governors all faced the same challenge:
How do you work with the Mexican Government (corrupt) to help combat crime, drugs, gangs, water issues, disease, and more, while you have the FedGov undermining you, self-appointed civil rights groups crawling up your behind every second of the day, and plenty of legal immigrants who want to bring their family members over.
Answer? You tread carefully. A lot of the "warm and fuzzy" stuff is pure politics, like Biden praising China, in the hopes of getting cooperation on issues of safety for Texans, because he knows the White House won't do squat about securing the borders. Unless and until the White House does, you won't see any border state Governors taking a hard line (except Jan Brewer, God bless her, because she had overwhelming crime stats to back it up and an irate population to support her).
Violence along the TX border has increased exponentially over the last few years; really getting out of hand. The worse it's gotten, the more strident Perry has become about securing the border and stopping the flow. A decade ago, it was more of the "touchy feely." The last few years, it's become a point of contention. Would I like to see a Jan Brewer law in Texas? You bet I would; I'm not particularly happy that he said it wouldn't work here. The Texas House went back and forth over one this session, but it didn't pass, even though Perry supported it.
Is he strong on border control? A few years ago, I would say no - definitely not. Does he realize it is now a national security issue? Yes, absolutely, I believe so. He was in the President's face over it, literally.
I realize this may not sway you, or even convince you that he's one way or the other, but I wanted to give you an absolutely honest opinion and let you decide for yourself.
I prefer the Herman Cain approach myself - Tall Fences and Open Arms. Enforce the existing laws. No amnesty!!
Thanks for asking a respectful question. You're right to question, because Perry, Bush, and a lot of border State Governors all faced the same challenge:
How do you work with the Mexican Government (corrupt) to help combat crime, drugs, gangs, water issues, disease, and more, while you have the FedGov undermining you, self-appointed civil rights groups crawling up your behind every second of the day, and plenty of legal immigrants who want to bring their family members over.
Answer? You tread carefully. A lot of the "warm and fuzzy" stuff is pure politics, like Biden praising China, in the hopes of getting cooperation on issues of safety for Texans, because he knows the White House won't do squat about securing the borders. Unless and until the White House does, you won't see any border state Governors taking a hard line (except Jan Brewer, God bless her, because she had overwhelming crime stats to back it up and an irate population to support her).
Violence along the TX border has increased exponentially over the last few years; really getting out of hand. The worse it's gotten, the more strident Perry has become about securing the border and stopping the flow. A decade ago, it was more of the "touchy feely." The last few years, it's become a point of contention. Would I like to see a Jan Brewer law in Texas? You bet I would; I'm not particularly happy that he said it wouldn't work here. The Texas House went back and forth over one this session, but it didn't pass, even though Perry supported it.
Is he strong on border control? A few years ago, I would say no - definitely not. Does he realize it is now a national security issue? Yes, absolutely, I believe so. He was in the President's face over it, literally.
I realize this may not sway you, or even convince you that he's one way or the other, but I wanted to give you an absolutely honest opinion and let you decide for yourself.
I prefer the Herman Cain approach myself - Tall Fences and Open Arms. Enforce the existing laws. No amnesty!!
Thanks for asking a respectful question. You're right to question, because Perry, Bush, and a lot of border State Governors all faced the same challenge:
How do you work with the Mexican Government (corrupt) to help combat crime, drugs, gangs, water issues, disease, and more, while you have the FedGov undermining you, self-appointed civil rights groups crawling up your behind every second of the day, and plenty of legal immigrants who want to bring their family members over.
Answer? You tread carefully. A lot of the "warm and fuzzy" stuff is pure politics, like Biden praising China, in the hopes of getting cooperation on issues of safety for Texans, because he knows the White House won't do squat about securing the borders. Unless and until the White House does, you won't see any border state Governors taking a hard line (except Jan Brewer, God bless her, because she had overwhelming crime stats to back it up and an irate population to support her).
Violence along the TX border has increased exponentially over the last few years; really getting out of hand. The worse it's gotten, the more strident Perry has become about securing the border and stopping the flow. A decade ago, it was more of the "touchy feely." The last few years, it's become a point of contention. Would I like to see a Jan Brewer law in Texas? You bet I would; I'm not particularly happy that he said it wouldn't work here. The Texas House went back and forth over one this session, but it didn't pass, even though Perry supported it.
Is he strong on border control? A few years ago, I would say no - definitely not. Does he realize it is now a national security issue? Yes, absolutely, I believe so. He was in the President's face over it, literally.
I realize this may not sway you, or even convince you that he's one way or the other, but I wanted to give you an absolutely honest opinion and let you decide for yourself.
I prefer the Herman Cain approach myself - Tall Fences and Open Arms. Enforce the existing laws. No amnesty!!
Border fence.
What the heck do you think the TX stands for, New York?
Well said! I think Mexico should pick up the whole bill for illegals in America..
why don’t you read post #29
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