No doubt the Arnold bashers will say that he doesn't really mean it...
Posted on 10/07/2005 3:48:30 PM PDT by SmithL
SACRAMENTO, (AP) --
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Friday vetoed legislation that would have granted driver's licenses to illegal immigrants, saying that approving the measure into law could have undermined national security efforts.
The veto was expected and marked the second time Schwarzenegger has rejected such a bill.
"Enacting this bill will result in billions of dollars being spent on a process that ultimately could conflict with federal regulations," he said in his veto message.
The bill's author, Los Angeles Democrat Gil Cedillo, said the veto broke Schwarzenegger's promise to sign a driver's license bill. He also said the rejection jeopardizes the state's preparation for increased federal security requirements for all driver's licenses.
"He broke his promise to work out a resolution," Cedillo said. "We're committed to keeping America secure and our highways safe, and we're committed to that regardless of what the political climate is."
He said he would reintroduce the bill next year.
The action came as the governor faces a weekend deadline to sign or veto hundreds of bills sent to him by the Legislature. He also vetoed two bills related to easing the state's requirement that high school students pass an exit exam to receive a diploma.
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He cares more about doing the right thing than he does about getting reelected.
I can respect that, even if I don't agre with him on everything.
He cares more about doing the right thing than he does about getting reelected.
I can respect that, even if I don't agree with him on everything.
GO ARNOLD!!! YEAH GOVERNATOR!!!
Darn double post!
Go Arnold!
"He said he would reintroduce the bill next year."
We need pass a referendum, if a bill goes up three times, it's out.....
Arnold Rocks!
Hey Arnold, better late than never to get a some pelotas.
I've lost count
No doubt the Arnold bashers will say that he doesn't really mean it...
Cedillo needs to do something productive. He spends more state money running around pushing illegals - he should just go to Mexico and help them clean up their country so they can stay there and quit draining our state.
National Security?? How about just saying under law its a priveledge for US citizens to be granted a drivers license. People who arent by nature citizens are not eligible..if your illegal you are a law breaker....How tough is that to say or believe??
Good for Arnold.
His veto was the latest setback for Cedillo, who has tried five times in the past seven years to get such a bill into state law.
Hmmm. Wonder if the veto message was bilingual.
I have to say I agree with you !!!Arnold respects the wishes of the people.Thankyou Gov.
Go Ahnold!
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