Gov. Rick Perry today issued the following statement regarding Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott’s amicus brief in the U.S. v. State of Arizona case:“All Americans should support today’s actions by Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott and other state attorneys general in their efforts to uphold the 10th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and the right of states to provide for the public safety and security of their citizens.
“The federal government has failed to secure our borders as drug activity and murder rates soar in many border communities. States are left with no choice. Until the federal government secures the border, I expect more states to legislate in an effort to protect their citizens.
“Regardless of anyone’s feelings on the Arizona law, we must protect the 10th Amendment and right of states to legislate public safety to keep families and communities secure. I join Texas Attorney General Abbott in opposing the Obama Administration’s effort to undermine the right of states to protect their citizens and govern themselves.”
Yet isn't not right for Texas...
That’s not a flip-flop. That’s supporting Arizona’s law, but not thinking it is right for Texas.
I don’t think Texas law is right for Virginia either.
While he stated that he didn't think Arizona's law was right for Texas, he strongly supports their right to have such a law and is fighting against federal intervention.
That is as it should be.
You know, if you’re paying attention at all, it’s obvious this guy is playing both ends against the middle.
For instance he decries the violence along the border associated with drugs and illegal aliens, then goes to to address la Raza, an organization that champions the illegal immigrant.
You can’t have it both ways governor. Do you support illegal immigration and the groups that encouage them, or don’t you?
Of course the answer is in, but I wish more people word be honest about it.