Posted on 03/13/2007 4:16:22 PM PDT by lonewacko_dot_com
"President Bush and President Calderón Participate in Arrival Ceremony"/Hacienda Temezon/Temozón Sur, Mexico/9:04 A.M. (Local)
PRESIDENT BUSH: Buenos días...
...As President, I've worked to strengthen the ties between our two nations. Mexico was the first country I visited after I became President of the United States. The United States and Mexico are partners. We're partners in building a safer, more democratic and more prosperous hemisphere. And a strong relationship between our countries is based upon mutual trust and mutual respect...
...I share your commitment to building an Americas where the poor and the marginalized begin to feel the blessings of liberty in their daily lives. I respect your views on migration. Because we're working together, I believe we will make good progress on this important issue. Together, we're working to ensure that we have a secure and modern border that speeds the legitimate flow of people and commerce, and stop those who threaten our common safety and prosperity...
...The United States respects rule of law. But in the debate on migration, I remind my fellow citizens that family values do not stop at the Rio Grande River, that there are decent, hardworking honorable citizens of Mexico who want to make a living for their families. And so, Mr. President, my pledge to you and your government -- but, more importantly, the people of Mexico -- is I will work as hard as I possibly can to pass comprehensive immigration reform...
...Today, the most important ties between the United States and Mexico are not government to government, they are people to people. These ties include churches and faith-based institutions that serve people on both sides of the frontera...
(Excerpt) Read more at whitehouse.gov ...
Bush is selling out our country and our Constitution because of his weak will on this issue.
However, it is Congress that makes laws, not the president (though sometimes the courts seem to think that they can make laws......).
Idiotic!
It's the job of Mexico's president to address the issue of helping Mexicans achieve a prosperous way of living, not President Bush.
Unelectable.
Always best to do these kinds of things after you no longer have to run for reelection.
Traitorous.
weak will?
It his DANGED IDEA!
This is HIS legacy....
infuriating!
I guess all Mexican Truck Drivers will be ipsofacto citizens.
From another thread:
Under President Bush, conservatism has won only in the sense of not losing as quickly as it would have under a President Gore or a President Kerry.
...more of that 'compassionate conservative' BS again.
Well, Lonewacko, its obvious that you just don't understand political reality. You see, as long as a politician has the proper letter (R) by his name then it doesn't matter what he says or does. Winning is what counts, not what the candidate stands for. /sarc off
Disgraceful. He should resign.
"I remind my fellow citizens that family values do not stop at the Rio Grande River,"
Slap in the face.
Who ever said Mexicans don't have "family values?"
Bush calling Americans bigots again.
He'll say and do anything to get his wage depression policies enacted.
Hey George...you left your backbone at home again!! Need to put it on your "to pack" list. A mere $20 billion he knows goes across the border freely and non-taxed while Americans also foot the bills for food, shelter, health, etc. while they invade our country. Amazing that our President doesn't see what is wrong with this picture!!! He is breeding the closing of eyes to moral and ethical living as well as promoting unlawful behavior.
But, take out the US wallet you brought and throw more money at the problem as you are a government employee and not a private business person struggling to keep up with tax burdens.
Just selling out the America that the other Presidents didn't sell out.
The Bush administration has not enforced existing immigration laws.
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