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These were President s Obama s words when Telemundo s Lori Montenegro asked the President this afternoon holiday accommodation devon about the prospects for immigration reform during his first comprehensive press conference following the election.  President Obama said he had predicted before the election that Latinos would support his re-election, in part due to immigration, and that this would result holiday accommodation devon in reflection on the part of Republicans.
We are seeing that already, says Obama, saying he was encouraged by Republican comments on the issue, and adding that immigration reform has been a bipartisan issue in the past. Bush supported it, he said.
The President cited four components to reform: holiday accommodation devon securing borders, making sure companies hire legal workers, ensuring a pathway for undocumented citizens to become legal, (he mentioned paying taxes and learning English) and supporting holiday accommodation devon the Dream Act.  The President said conversations are happening now.
Obama also spoke about the Latino vote.   I am encouraged to see a significant holiday accommodation devon increase in Latino turnout, holiday accommodation devon he said.  The President added that Latinos have historically voted in lower rates, but that is beginning to change. Obama said the Hispanics sense of empowerment and civic participation is powerful and good for the country.
It is this growing Latino political relevance, says National holiday accommodation devon Immigration Law Center s Mariaelena Hincapié, that makes her hopeful that Democrats as well as Republicans will come to the table.   Republicans, especially, have to come to the table, but not with the same strategy as before, says Hincapié.   This is not about militarizing the border; that has already been done; what we haven t seen is the piece that will give people a road to citizenship, she adds.
Hincapié says there is another reason President Obama should pursue immigration reform.   As the first African American President, it s up to us to ensure his legacy is not that he has deported the most brown people, but that he has created a roadmap to first-class citizenship, Hincapié says.   We re very hopeful we think it s not a matter of if, but when.
What they mean is people are are contributing to this country. Immigration is a difficut an touchy topic because this country was taken over in a hostile manner, furthermore, holiday accommodation devon many forget about the illegal immigrants from Russia and other western countries. Hispanics are not the only people who cross our borders illegally. All people who come here are not looking to create turmoil and crime, many are looking holiday accommodation devon for better opportunities for their families and are dedicated to this country. With so much hatred, holiday accommodation devon it's hard for you to see the good contributions that can come from immigrants. It's really sad to see and hear and it's uneducated since most people who have such a harsh stance have no clue the contributions that each ethnicity has brought to this country. Please believe that white leagl immigrants did not build it by themselves.
Illegals are contributing to the country. holiday accommodation devon For example: My brother lost his job and now has to compete against the illegal population in his state for a job. After almost a year not working he finally found a job for $10 an hour. He used to make double that much. So, yes, illgal immigration holiday accommodation devon has been good. But good to whome? Americans? Mexicans? Or the big business interests?
My wife is from south america.we had to go through all the hoops and pay all the fees. I have seen people who did not have family members sponsor them and they did it legally. Why should other people not have to do the same? Hell, my grandfather holiday accommodation devon came from the phillipines to hawaii legally back in the day. . .worked in the sugar cane fields and as a bell hop and ended up working for Rockwell to support his family. Yes, immigrants are a great part of our nation. But everyone should follow the rules. I'm reminded holiday accommodation devon of a quote from Animal Farm: "Everyone holiday accommodation devon is equal, but some are more equal than others." Not the same context, but I think it can be applied here.
If your only complaint is they came here illegally, then amnesty holiday accommodation devon should fully placate you, Right? Because then they are all legal citizens. Law abiding, tax paying citizens. While were at it, why not make it simple and inexpensive to become a citizen? Why not come up with a simple and inexpensive temporary work visa program?
He needs to get a clue from the American Citizens, secure the boarders and send them all home. Those who have immigrated legally and those who have worked hard to get their citizenship think its like a slap in the face to allow those to have citzenship and not work for it.
My question is this: If the American Government can afford to foot the bill for the kids of illegal immigrants to live in this country, why can't the government help out with the student loans of legal, educated students holiday accommodation devon who are either unemployed or underemployed? Why is it so far fetched to take care our current 20 somethings before we over extend ourselves and take care of another country's children?
For everyone pointing to "entering the country legally" and" waiting in line," you should know that if you are Mexican or Central American holiday accommodation devon and you do not have family living in the United States or do not posess a skill that is unavailable in the US (H1B Visa) then you have NO CHANCE of being admitted legally into this country. None. That's holiday accommodation devon why we need real immigration reform. The present holiday accommodation devon system simply does not reflect the realities of the world we live in.
I hope "Seize the Moment" means "seize the moment to deport all illegal aliens". No one who breaks the law by illegally entering the country and stealing somebody's identity should ever be allow to become holiday accommodation devon a citizen.
Shouldn't holiday accommodation devon you have to have a grasp on the English language to be a Commander in the U.S. Army Wilfredo? Maybe we should allow anyone in the world to come here without question? Open the floodgates to millions of South American, Asian and Indian people too until there there aren't holiday accommodation devon any jobs left and we have massive unemployment holiday accommodation devon and starving beggers in the street like there are in these countries where everyone wants to come here from. I bet they would serve in the Army for less money than you do and you would be out of a job like many others then the situation would be "what sad life you have".
holiday accommodation devon That last comment was just so that I could get your attention. This is a subject that should be rationally discussed. I am tired of libs blaming holiday accommodation devon republicans and republicans blaming democrats and conservatives getting savaged as immigration haters.
The fact of the matter is the government has everybody polarized so that we all hate each other and they derive the benefit of not actually doing anything and looking like heros for the least thing they do. Lets all be civil Americans and work through holiday accommodation devon these issues even if our government refuses to do so.
I just don't think US citizens should have to put up with tougher laws on getting driver's licenses, etc, because of illegals. holiday accommodation devon I have to admit I have little holiday accommodation devon sympathy for illegal immigrants and thier families. The parents are the ones tht need to feel guilty for coming here illegally and bringing their kids or having kids here when they knew their status as illegal. The parents and thier kids mst face the consequences holiday accommodation devon of the parents actions. I want us to take care of our own first and then help others, bt with so many illegals, we spend billions to accomodate them. It isn't right when we already have our own legal US citizens holiday accommodation devon living in poverty.
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