Posted on 06/15/2007 1:54:59 PM PDT by PhiKapMom
INHOFE ANNOUNCES ONLINE PETITION FOR AMERICANS TO SUPPORT BORDER SECURITY AND NO-AMNESTY IMMIGRATION REFORM
(JUNE 15, 2007) - U.S. Senator James Inhofe (R-Okla.) today announced “Secure Borders Now” (www.SecureBordersNow.com), a new website for Americans to urge the Senate to consider immigration reform that focuses on enforcing existing border security laws and opposition to amnesty for millions of illegal immigrants.
“Unfortunately it appears many in the Senate remain deaf to the voices of the American people, as yet another backroom deal has emerged designed to revive the fatally flawed immigration bill and its immediate path to amnesty. The ‘Secure Borders Now’ petition gives Americans an opportunity to voice their opposition. I hope my constituents and citizens from all across our country will take action, sign the petition and show how many Americans are strongly opposed to this bill.”
“Despite the promise of increased funding for border security and additional votes on a handful of amendments, the proposed legislation will continue to shortcut the current naturalization process and grant amnesty to 12 to 20 million illegal immigrants currently in our country. That is a trade off that I simply cannot support.
“The first step in any significant immigration legislation must be securing our borders and enforcing existing laws. It is unconscionable to make border security conditional on the guarantee of amnesty. Even with the promise of additional funding for border security, the Senate bill focuses far too much on controversial and irresponsible programs such as the ‘Z-visa’ (which I voted to eliminate), and far too little on ensuring that our borders are no longer porous.
“I have stated from the outset of this immigration debate that I will vehemently oppose any legislation that guarantees amnesty for illegal immigrants, unfairly burdens taxpayers or fails to secure our borders.
“It is time that we deal with real immigration reform beginning with border security. This is the best way to restore trust with the American people and facilitate future improvement of our immigration policy.”
On Tuesday, Senator Inhofe joined eight Senators in writing a letter to President Bush urging him to fulfill the border security provisions listed in the Senate immigration bill whether the legislation passes or not. Each border security trigger in the bill can be implemented under current law without any need for new legislation from Congress.
A Rasmussen Reports national phone survey conducted June 11 and 12, found that only 20 percent of voters wanted Congress to try and pass the Senate bill that failed last week. Sixty-nine percent favored an approach that focused “exclusively on securing the border and reducing illegal immigration.”
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It is done.
Well, there is another PATRIOT that will go on the White House black-ball list. Bastards.
Please sign the petition. I have combined several ping lists together and hope I took out all the duplicates. We need to sign Sen Inhofe’s petition ASAP before they start debate next week so he can show the Senate a lot of us are opposed to this Immigration Bill.
Please ping anyone you know that would sign the petition and send out emails. This may be one of the more important things you can do to stop this bill.
Thanks,
Sharon
Why isn’t FR mentioned as a conservative site to visit on the petition site?
“Secure Borders Now”
BumP
Wow. Secure the borders and Don’t just flap your gums at ‘em..
What a novel concept... especially in a time of war.
Thanks for the link!
Agree with you 100%!
That is why I will be working to help him get reelected. After reading Elizabeth Dole’s email last night where she opposed the Immigration Bill I got the distinct impression she will get no help in her reelection bid which means I will donate direct to her.
Done, along with a piece of my mind!
Good petition!
Here’s what I put:
I grew up in the Southwest of this great nation; Arizona, New Mexico, California, and Texas. I know with my own eyes, with my own experience, that we are not assimilating illegals. They are, in fact, assimilating us.
Please protect the American I know and love, so I can have this grand dream to pass down to my daughter.
Signed, and let’s bump this!
Beats me but I can ask! I am trying to get out the info on this right now but I will check into it!
Done and done.
Done.
Just did it. And added a polite, but diplomatic rapproach, to anyone who consider voting for this travesty..
Mine was impolite.
Just did it!!! Will notify all family and friends to do the same.
Done, there is a place for comments. I commented “Build Duncan Hunter’s Fence, it’s the law”
I signed the petition, but refused to give $ until I see whether he carries out on his promises. I don’t trust anyone at this point.
One other thing; I wonder why FR wasn’t linked to the ‘discussions’ paragraph on the page you’re sent to after submitting your remarks?
Oklahoma Republicans,
As the U.S. Senate reintroduces the immigration bill that was defeated last week, Senator Inhofe is once again leading the charge to ensure our borders are secure and no amnesty is granted to illegal immigrants. As a part of his effort to show his fellow Senators how concerned the American people are about the issue, he announced an online petition today at http://www.SecureBordersNow.com to send a message to the Senate.
Please visit Secure Borders Now and sign the petition to support Senator Inhofe and all Republicans who agree: secure the border and no amnesty. The petition reads: Members of the United State Senate, I am one of the millions of Americans who believes our first priority as a nation should be to secure our borders by enforcing existing laws. Amnesty is not the solution. I urge you to vote against the immigration reform bill currently being considered in the Senate and to oppose any future effort that undermines our national security or grants amnesty to millions of illegal immigrants.
Click hereto sign the petition now and show your support. We need to gather signatures as quickly as possible before the debate begins early next week, so please pass the link along to your friends and family who agree on this important issue.
Done, with pleasure!
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