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Posted on 04/01/2006 2:01:13 PM PST by FairOpinion
Full text of Democratic radio address:
"Good morning. I am Senator John Kerry from Massachusetts.
"This week Senate Democrats won an important victory toward comprehensive immigration reform that honors the contributions of immigrants and provides real security for America.
"The Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bi-partisan immigration bill that: 1) provides a path toward citizenship for undocumented immigrants, 2) re-unites families, and 3) strengthens border security.
"Democrats made sure that the Dream Act was included, so that young people who have spent most of their lives in the United States, who believe in our country, who have stayed out of trouble, can have a chance at a higher education. We also recognize the hard work of those who labor in our fields and we insisted on an initiative that would allow more than a million agricultural workers to earn a path toward legalization.
"We stood up to the Republicans who saw immigration reform as a chance to punish immigrants. We eliminated provisions that would criminalize immigrants and anyone who would help them. This was an important step, given the fact that the House Republican approved bill passed in December would allow the prosecution of clergy, hospital workers, charities or anyone else who would help thy neighbor. Cardinal Mahoney from California was right to take a stand against this punitive measure, and we Democrats were able to defeat it.
"Democrats were able to achieve all of this, despite attempts by Senate Republican Majority Leader Frist to cater to the narrowest interests in his party and impose a wrongheaded enforcement only bill.
"We understand what this fight is all about. We are a nation of immigrants and we are a nation that is strengthened because of immigrant contributions to our economy and communities. As someone married to an immigrant, I am reminded every day by my wife of how you can love your roots and love your heritage even as you fulfill the full measure of your love of this country and your loyalty as a United States citizen.
"Today, everyone knows our immigration system is broken -- but Democrats recognize that we can't fix it unless we do this comprehensively and do it right.
"Although this week's victory is important, we must continue to fight so that comprehensive immigration reform finally becomes the law of the land. Democrats will continue to advocate for tough and smart policies that help secure all Latino families and all Americans. With your help, we can get the job done.
"I am Senator John Kerry from Massachusetts. Thanks for listening. "
A gigolo married to a gold digger whose billionaire husband died and left it all to her.
Ahhhhh, the American Dream.
The only issue that I have is that despite a different order, the overall plan is the same. Everyone agrees that the system needs fixing. The only real difference is *who* reshuffles the deck furniture, and when. This indicates that conservative politicians are not performing well at putting out a unified message, with something to differentiate from the Rat plan.
Yeah. LEGAL immigrants.
Learn it. Live it. Love it.
Is this the same John Kerry as the John Kerry who served in Vietnam?
It's weird how the same people who ran Linda Chavez out of town on a rail when it was discovered she helped a Guatamalan woman find a little domestic work are the same people who are now championing the benefits of such people on our economy.
This has been his "plan" all along.
ping
Very interesting!!
Hi SS, do you think any of the guys were LISTENING?? LOL.
"Good morning. I am Senator John Kerry from Massachusetts, did I ever tell you I was in Vietnam?"
There, that's better.
Protect our borders and coastlines from all foreign invaders!
Support our Minutemen Patriots!
Be Ever Vigilant!
Cute picture!
I bet Kerry was never this cute at any age.
"I am Senator John Kerry from Massachusetts. Thanks for listening. "
I guess he believes that his constituency has a short memory.
The people who are hurt most by illegal immigration are the Dems' primary constituency, poor blacks. Now they can look forward to competing with illegal Mexican workers who are willing to work for less than the minimum wage.
Tonk, I don't know so much about this, personally. Others do.
I only watched a cable tv movie.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/customer-reviews/B0001FGBW0/ref=cm_cr_dp_pt/103-7107583-5579013?%5Fencoding=UTF8&n=130&s=dvd
Well, there you have it: their definition of bipartisan is when their side wins!
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