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Transcript | Immigration Battle | PBS Frontline
PBS FRONTLINE ^ | October 20, 2015 | Shari Robertson Michael Camerini

Posted on 10/21/2015 8:55:23 AM PDT by CreviceTool

Rep. LUIS GUTIÉRREZ: You want me to read it? It says, “I’m Ariana Vivas and I’m 9 years old. I wish my dad is here because I want to hug him and kiss him. Father’s Day is coming, and my dad is not here so I could not give him a card. I need my dad so we can go to the park”— [both weeping] “back where we used to go before and celebrate birthdays. We need immigration reform now keep our families together.” [applause]

[whispering to Ariana] Support your mom, OK?

It is so difficult to, day in and day out, hear these incredibly painful stories of the destructive nature of our broken immigration system. Today, they’re going to deport 1,400 people, and we’re going to leave 200 to 300 American citizen children without a— American citizen children without a mom or a dad.

And it goes and it doesn’t stop. And the Congress talks and talks and talks and talks, but doesn’t act. I’m going to continue to work with my colleagues on the other side of the aisle to bring about comprehensive immigration reform. [applause]

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; Government; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: aliens; frontline; gutirrez; immigration; ryan
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This is a transcript to a 114-minute film that was last might's installment of PBS's FRONTLINE. This biased film looks at US immigration by following around Rep. LUIS GUTIÉRREZ.

The film is 100% DISHONEST in the way that everything is superficial and designed to evoke sympathy. We have no idea why people are being deported ("FAMILIES RIPPED APART!) and you can bet ANY deportation in recent years must be for some pretty good reasons given how lame enforcement has been.

Mentions of Republicans in the House: - Paul Ryan 18 times - Trey Gowdy 11 times - Mick Mulvaney 21 times (speaking in Spanish too!) - Mario Diaz-Balart 34 times -

1 posted on 10/21/2015 8:55:23 AM PDT by CreviceTool
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To: CreviceTool
I wish my dad is here because I want to hug him and kiss him. Father’s Day is coming, and my dad is not here so I could not give him a card. I need my dad so we can go to the park

There are many beautiful parks in Mexico, hon. There is no reason you cannot enjoy them with your Dad today.

2 posted on 10/21/2015 8:59:38 AM PDT by freedumb2003 (Don't mistake my silence for ignorance, my calmness for acceptance, or my kindness for weakness)
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To: CreviceTool

Fu loius gutterz.

Knowingly crossing international boundries and committing a crime that seprates you from your children is child abuse by the parents.


3 posted on 10/21/2015 8:59:45 AM PDT by GraceG (Protect the Border from Illegal Aliens, Don't Protect Illegal Alien Boarders...)
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To: CreviceTool

” “I’m Ariana Vivas and I’m 9 years old. “

I don’t care if she graduated from Harvard. Deport her.


4 posted on 10/21/2015 9:00:48 AM PDT by stephenjohnbanker (My Batting Average( 1,000) (GOPe is that easy to read))
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To: freedumb2003

If i trespass on my govenors mansion property and get thrown in jail.....

Can i get out of jail if i have a family?


5 posted on 10/21/2015 9:01:17 AM PDT by GraceG (Protect the Border from Illegal Aliens, Don't Protect Illegal Alien Boarders...)
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To: CreviceTool

>>We have no idea why people are being deported (”FAMILIES RIPPED APART!) and you can bet ANY deportation in recent years must be for some pretty good reasons given how lame enforcement has been.<<

There is absolutely no reason why a family cannot go with a deported person. In fact, they should for lots of reasons.


6 posted on 10/21/2015 9:01:42 AM PDT by freedumb2003 (Don't mistake my silence for ignorance, my calmness for acceptance, or my kindness for weakness)
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To: CreviceTool

EMOTION is all the Dems have.......sadly, it seems to trump logic nearly every time.


7 posted on 10/21/2015 9:02:42 AM PDT by originalbuckeye ("In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." - George Orwell)
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To: GraceG

>>If i trespass on my govenors mansion property and get thrown in jail.....

Can i get out of jail if i have a family?<<

Based on these people you should be able to just move in, eat from the fridge, take the keys to the Governor’s limo and do whatever you want there.


8 posted on 10/21/2015 9:04:14 AM PDT by freedumb2003 (Don't mistake my silence for ignorance, my calmness for acceptance, or my kindness for weakness)
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To: CreviceTool

So go home to Daddy... See, that was not so difficult to figure out was it?


9 posted on 10/21/2015 9:11:33 AM PDT by American in Israel (A wise man's heart directs him to the right, but the foolish mans heart directs him toward the left.)
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Think if that was a “Gringo” kid stuck in Mexico looking for her father to legally enter that country that sob story would work ? That kid would be kicked out of Mexico and reunited with her father. End of sob story..


10 posted on 10/21/2015 9:15:52 AM PDT by mosesdapoet (My best insights get lost in FR's because of meaningless venting no one reads.)
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Think if that was a “Gringo” kid stuck in Mexico looking for her father to legally enter that country that sob story would work ? That kid would be kicked out of Mexico and reunited with her father. End of sob story..


11 posted on 10/21/2015 9:17:03 AM PDT by mosesdapoet (My best insights get lost in FR's because of meaningless venting no one reads.)
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Luis Luis Luis ... take a Midol putita. Drama queen photo: Drama Queen authentic_drama_queen.jpg
12 posted on 10/21/2015 9:28:41 AM PDT by tumblindice (America's founding fathers: all armed conservatives.)
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To: stephenjohnbanker

Exactly. If you want to be with your dad, go back to Mexico. Problem solved.


13 posted on 10/21/2015 9:37:43 AM PDT by Roger Kaputnik (Just because I'm paranoid doesn't prove that they aren't out to get me.)
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To: freedumb2003

My thoughts exactly.

What kind of parent leaves their children behind?


14 posted on 10/21/2015 10:36:21 AM PDT by joshua c (Please dont feed the liberals)
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Mentions of Republicans in the House: - Paul Ryan 18 times - Trey Gowdy 11 times

I have been trying to warn people about these two Amnesty pimps, maybe some will finally get it.

15 posted on 10/21/2015 10:49:21 AM PDT by itsahoot (55 years a republican-Now Independent. Will write in Sarah Palin, no matter who runs. RIH-GOP)
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To: American in Israel
I had the same argument with my sister, who leans left, but she's still pretty reasonable.

Sister: If we deport the illegals, we're breaking up families.
Me: Why? The kids can go with their parents. I wouldn't leave my kids behind. I don't see the problem.
Sister: But then we're forcing out kids who are American citizens.
Me: If they're citizens, and their parents want them to stay, they can stay. I don't see the problem.

16 posted on 10/21/2015 10:54:26 AM PDT by Family Guy (A society's first line of defense is not the law but customs, traditions and moral values. -Williams)
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That kid would be kicked out of Mexico and reunited with her father.



Family reunification the American Way

17 posted on 10/21/2015 10:54:53 AM PDT by itsahoot (55 years a republican-Now Independent. Will write in Sarah Palin, no matter who runs. RIH-GOP)
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Rep. LUIS GUTIÉRREZ: And they’re going to know eventually, “Well, they’ve always been talking, but here are things.” And the one who gave me the must-haves is Trey Gowdy. Trey Gowdy’s hilarious. He goes, “Well, you know, I’m not your lawyer, but if I were your lawyer, given that you’re negotiating with us”— [laughter]

FRANK SHARRY: Uh-huh.

Rep. LUIS GUTIÉRREZ: “Of course you should give us a list of must-haves.” So I said, “Thanks a lot, Trey.” I thought that was very important. You know, “What are your principles? What are things that you must have?” It’s not the Senate version. It’s a different architecture. We think we can.


18 posted on 10/21/2015 11:10:43 AM PDT by CreviceTool (A Good Samaritan with a handgun saved my life...)
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To: Family Guy

And if we followed the rule of kaw, they would not be citizens just because they came into the country illegally to have their kids. How is it possible to be a child citizen with illegal parents? They cannot swear in as citizens if they are under age.

Anchor babies are NOT IN the Constitution, they are only in liberal judges minds. If we would just follow the laws, there would be no problem. And if we would stop handing out free cash to illegals, there would few if any illegals.


19 posted on 10/21/2015 6:16:00 PM PDT by American in Israel (A wise man's heart directs him to the right, but the foolish mans heart directs him toward the left.)
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To: CreviceTool

Must read articles:

PBS DOCUMENTARY: HOUSE FREEDOM CAUCUS FOUNDER WAS KEY TO PAUL RYAN, LUIS GUTIERREZ OPEN BORDERS EFFORT

http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2015/10/26/pbs-documentary-house-freedom-caucus-founder-key-paul-ryan-luis-gutierrez-open-borders-effort/

Wow – Breitbart Article Reveals Depth of Amnesty Immigration Trickery by GOPe – Updates…

http://theconservativetreehouse.com/2015/10/27/wow-breitbart-article-reveals-depth-of-amnesty-immigration-trickery-by-gope/#more-107671


20 posted on 10/27/2015 7:35:17 AM PDT by Amntn
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