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Trump: My immigration plans aren't set in stone; Parts are "negotiable"
Politico ^ | 03/01/2016 | Hanna Trudo

Posted on 03/01/2016 8:03:10 AM PST by SeekAndFind

Donald Trump says parts of his immigration proposals are “negotiable,” but only minor details about his border wall.

In an interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity on Monday night, Trump responded to a question about a recent claim, first introduced by BuzzFeed earlier in the day, that he told The New York Times editorial board in an off-the-record tape-recorded meeting that he may not follow through with his proposed immigration measures if he is elected president.

“The New York Times is claiming today that they had an off-the-record conversation with you in January,” Hannity started.

“We had a board meeting, it was off-the-record, suddenly they leak it, it’s all over the place,” Trump said.

“They said it’s negotiable on the wall,” Hannity said in reference to Trump’s stance on Mexican immigration and his oft-stated promise to build a border wall.

“By the way it is negotiable. Things are negotiable,” Trump said. “I’ll make the wall 2 feet shorter or something.”

Trump was quick to add that the negotiation does not include nixing the idea altogether.

“Building it? Not negotiable.”

Would it be negotiable about the 11 million?” Hannity pressed. “Maybe let some people stay if they register in a period of time?”

“I would say this,” Trump answered. “We will work out some system that’s fair, but we either have a country or we don’t. We need a border. We need a wall.”

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Front Page News; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: aliens; immigration; trump
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To: VanDeKoik
So basically the same that Trump will do, and just finish the wall that was already PASSED BY CONGRESS?

So what are you people bitching about then?

What's the law on "touchback amnesty"?

81 posted on 03/01/2016 8:33:37 AM PST by tacticalogic ("Oh bother!" said Pooh, as he chambered his last round.)
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To: Buckeye McFrog

Yes. His supporters are being had. I knew this long ago. The list is so long of his contradictions since his campaign started. He only trashes the right and is nice to the left. Never mind his history.


82 posted on 03/01/2016 8:34:17 AM PST by libbylu (Cruz: The truth with a smile.)
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To: SeekAndFind

TRUMP (PRAISE HIM) IS SLIP-SLIDIN’ AWAY AND HIS PROMISES AND “PLATFORM” ARE EVAPORATING.


83 posted on 03/01/2016 8:34:20 AM PST by House Atreides (CRUZ or lose!)
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To: SeekAndFind
The "Deal". The Compromise.

"It's gonna be YUUUUUGE."

84 posted on 03/01/2016 8:34:42 AM PST by AmericanInTokyo (You thought Obama did a good job insulting our critical Allies in Asia, wait til we have Pres. Bozo.)
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To: boycott

“By the way it is negotiable. Things are negotiable,” Trump said.

I was afraid something like this would come out. Perhaps references to the wall are allegorical.

Trump may be dead serious about building a big, huge wall - but in an allegorical sense.


85 posted on 03/01/2016 8:34:54 AM PST by jeffersondem
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To: SeekAndFind
“By the way it is negotiable. Things are negotiable,” Trump said. “I’ll make the wall 2 feet shorter or something.”

lol....yup.

86 posted on 03/01/2016 8:35:19 AM PST by DouglasKC
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To: kiryandil

“The media would be doing this to Cruz if he was in the lead today.
The media needs to be destroyed. Job One.”

The media isn’t going anywhere. And I could care less about that.


87 posted on 03/01/2016 8:35:19 AM PST by Durbin
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To: AmericanInTokyo

You forgot Great/Amazing/Fantastic :)


88 posted on 03/01/2016 8:35:30 AM PST by SeekAndFind
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To: SeekAndFind

2008 - “I’m going to close Gitmo.”

2016 - “I’m going to build a wall.”

Both promises that excite each man’s supporters and are used as a rally cry. Will those who support Trump on this promise alone sour on him if there is no wall by the end of his Presidency?


89 posted on 03/01/2016 8:36:01 AM PST by Anitius Severinus Boethius (www.wilsonharpbooks.com - Sign up for my new release e-mail and get my first novel for free)
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To: ealgeone
Here's another fine example from the past.

Oh how they were soooooooo wrong then too.

90 posted on 03/01/2016 8:36:44 AM PST by VRWCarea51 (The original 1998 version)
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To: ConservativeWarrior
“Yeah i know. He’s going to make deals with Pelosi, Schumer and Reid. He already said that and I take him at his word.”


I’m fine with Trump making deals with those dolts. They’ll be left with nothing, and wondering what just happened.


well, someone is going to be left with nothing, and wondering what the hell happened. but I'm afraid it will be conservatives.
91 posted on 03/01/2016 8:37:19 AM PST by JohnBrowdie (http://forum.stink-eye.net)
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To: SeekAndFind

I wonder which part he will consider negotiable, the one where he said he would deport them all. After all, if he said he would deport then bring back the good ones and expedite the process for them, then why even bother going thru the hassle, expense, time, etc., of deporting the good ones.


92 posted on 03/01/2016 8:38:13 AM PST by psjones (u)
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To: SeekAndFind

I used to think there was a very stark difference in our side and the Left. I thought the Right stood for principles, a clear understanding of right and wrong. Now I see even half of our side is lost.


93 posted on 03/01/2016 8:38:21 AM PST by ryan71 (Bibles, Beans and Bullets)
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To: Durbin
Of course they are. Just like every other position he has right now. But his supporters don’t care.

We care, but we usually read past inflammatory headlines as well.

“They said it’s negotiable on the wall,” Hannity said in reference to Trump’s stance on Mexican immigration and his oft-stated promise to build a border wall.
“By the way it is negotiable. Things are negotiable,” Trump said. “I’ll make the wall 2 feet shorter or something.”

Trump was quick to add that the negotiation does not include nixing the idea altogether.
“Building it? Not negotiable.”

94 posted on 03/01/2016 8:38:43 AM PST by DouglasKC
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To: libbylu
Yep, the Trumpanzees, deep down in their hearts know they're going to end up with touch-back amnesty (you can even see it appearing in their comments), but they've gone all in and their pride is too big to swallow to admit they've been had. They're just like the poor suckers who turned over all their money for Trump University. I'd feel sorry for them if they hadn't been such @ssholes about it.
95 posted on 03/01/2016 8:38:46 AM PST by reegs
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To: Anitius Severinus Boethius

that’s close, but I think it’s even worse than that. the parallels are “I’m going to fix the ocean”, and “I’m going to build a wall”.

there’s no real difference between those two statements.


96 posted on 03/01/2016 8:38:48 AM PST by JohnBrowdie (http://forum.stink-eye.net)
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To: VRWCarea51

You took everything I stated out of context.

If you’re going to engage in a meaningful dialogue, it helps to refrain from twisting words and putting words in people’s mouths.

You lose credibility REAL fast...


97 posted on 03/01/2016 8:39:09 AM PST by MichaelCorleone (Jesus Christ is not a religion. He's the Truth.)
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To: SeekAndFind

Ya know, after reading this article I’ve decided to vote for Hillary. /s


98 posted on 03/01/2016 8:40:13 AM PST by Obama_Is_Sabotaging_America
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To: boycott

Every President except OFail has to deal with Congress. Of course things are negotiable.


99 posted on 03/01/2016 8:40:34 AM PST by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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To: boycott
They should be. That’s common-sense.

It follows what he put in 'Crippled America'. He said you have to be able give a little but NEVER compromise on your core principles/values.

100 posted on 03/01/2016 8:40:36 AM PST by The Iceman Cometh (Ted Cruz & Marco Rubio - Amnesty Pimps)
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