Why Senate Bill on Immigration is WRONG!

If they couldn't even approve an amendement refusing amnesty to persons who broke the law and defied a deportation order or other felonies what good is it? Why would we want to import felons? We already have Democrats!

From Senator Cornyn's (R-TX) office the following:

Cornyn: Senate Missed Opportunity To Bar Felons From Immigration Benefits
Senate narrowly defeats Cornyn’s effort to bar all felons, including terrorist associates, gang members, sex offenders from legalization
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
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WASHINGTON—U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, the top Republican on the Judiciary Committee’s Immigration, Border Security and Citizenship subcommittee, made the following statement Wednesday regarding the Senate’s vote to keep in place loopholes in the proposed immigration bill which would allow a range of felons to pursue a path to legalization, and ultimately, U.S. Citizenship. The Senate today narrowly defeated, by a vote of 51 to 46, an amendment offered by Senator Cornyn which would have permanently barred all convicted felons – including terrorist associates, gang members, sex offenders, violent criminals and identity thieves – from receiving any immigration benefits.

“Today’s vote was a missed opportunity to close serious loopholes in this legislation. Senators could have demonstrated they want to restore respect for our laws. They failed to do so.

“If we are serious about restoring the rule of law, then how in good conscience can we reward those who have repeatedly committed felonies, such as identity theft, with a path to American citizenship? In our post 9/11 world, how can we in good conscience retain a loophole that would allow members of terrorist organizations and gang members to stay here legally and possibly become U.S. citizens? My amendment made clear that those loopholes would be closed and that would be impossible. I can’t imagine the American people support providing these benefits to people who so clearly have shown themselves unworthy of receiving them.

The good news is that Matt Drudge is reporting the current Senate immigration bill may be on the verge of collapse and defeat! Let's hope so.

Fax or phone your Senators!