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. "
Kerry needs some new house servants...
Kerry PING
Oh God help us, here goes the useless gigolo Marxist, the traitorous chameleon, who ran for President with NO PLAN for America, other than raising our taxes and plenty of socialism. And he babbles on...
Notice the order of the plan:
1 Guest workers
2 Re-unites families
3 Border Security
When Bush talks about this it is:
1 Border Security
2 Background Check
3 A guest worker provision that requires a fine, strict adherence to rules about holding a job, and paying taxes. Violate any item and you're out.
A lot of folks on FR complain about Bush's last priority, but compare and contrast the priorities and details. The GOP's leader remains far to the right of Democrats.
Find GOP candidates in vulnerable House districts and help them as much as you can.
Hero of FReeper RINO's!
"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."
He fought in Vietnam, right??
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Truth in labelling requires that it be named the "Sucking Up to Latinos Act".
Thanks for posting the very important distinction between the Dems' Plan and President Bush's Reform.
Our job this year is to point out all the illegal appeasers running for reelection. It doesn't matter which party they belong to. If they support the invasion of criminal aliens, they should be voted out.
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"We stood up to the Republicans who saw immigration reform as a chance to punish immigrants."
JFK: As usual, you are obfuscating by leaving out one itsy-bitsy, teen word: ILLEGAL! What is it you do not understand about this? I want every illegal immigrant punished by law and/or by fine. Does this make me a mean person? Too bad - these people broke the laws of my country.
Here's what Kerry really means:
1. Guest workers - More immigrants
2. Path to Citizenship - Make sure those waving Mexican flags get registered to vote Democratic ASAP.
3. Re-unites families - Make sure that we bring the extended families of all illegals here to vote too. Especially if they can be persuaded to settle in Red states.
4. Border Security - Unionize the border patrol to make sure its as ineffective and corruption ridden as possible. Yeah, hire a few more guys to featherbed the operation. This will allow the union bosses to maximize contributions to the Democratic party.
and since I need a break from Sen. Kerry grabbing headlines, here is a photograph from the Naked Fireman 2006 Calendar.
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You are making it sound like these new 'guests' are on parole.
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Parole is a very typical part of harsh punishment dealt out every single day by the US criminal justice system. In this case, what you call "parole" is strictly defined and all effort towards monitoring is forced onto the rehabilitating criminal -- and most important this criminal punishment is enacted only AFTER a harsh fine is levied.
This is a very typical punishment for criminal activity forcefully decreed on a law breaker. If FR folks will just stop paying attention to the Democrats trying to undercut GOP activism and open their eyes, they will see that our President REMAINS FAR to the right of the Democratic party of JF Kerry.
The rightward most candidate is the preferred candidate. If you don't want to watch leftward most candidates proceed to brand GW Bush in 2007 with the I band put on Clinton, you must get out and work for GOP candidates in vulnerable districts. And send them money.
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