Giuliani pledges action on illegal immigration
Rudy Giuliani launched a new TV ad in New Hampshire today in which he promises to bring the leadership needed to solve illegal immigration.
"People are frustrated over immigration because the government has been talking about solving this for 20 or 25 years, and it's just gotten worse," Giuliani says in the spot. (Watch it here.) "What we need here is leadership. Build a fence. Train the border patrol. Have a BorderStat system. Have a tamper-proof ID card. And then if you become a citizen you have to be able to read English, write English, speak English, and understand American civics.
"We can end illegal immigration," Giuliani pledges. "The technology exists to do it, the people exist to do it. Now we need the political leadership and will to get it done."
Giuliani has been criticized by Mitt Romney, who is leading him in the New Hampshire polls, about his policies as New York mayor, saying he was too welcoming of illegal immigrants.
The issue is important to many Republican voters, and many Republicans broke with President Bush, who failed earlier this year to pass comprehensive reform that would have, in addition to tightening border security, offered a path to citizenship for the 12 million illegal immigrants in the country.



Giuliani will Build a fence. Train the border patrol. Have a BorderStat system. Have a tamper-proof ID card and... ????. What about the 20 to 30 million illegal alians in our country Mr. Giuliani? Why do you never say anything about that? WE have had that kind of leader for the last 8 years. Sorry but not again.
Rudy Giuliani is all talk !! lets Not forget hes a Very Good Friend To The Mexican Government And How he treated Blacks when he was Mayor of NY
Criminals did NOT build America; Citizens and LEGAL immigrants built it. Illegal Aliens and Immigration is NOT the same thing. 80% of the American people want an end to anarchy! This is NOT a Democrat, Republican, Independent issue. It's an American Issue.
Illegal aliens are criminals, those who hire them are criminals and those who aid-and-abet them are criminals.
Illegal aliens in America have NO rights. We are required by law to arrest and prosecute, deport them. (Title 8 U.S. Code) To report illegal aliens call the DHS National Hotline 1 866 DHS 2ICE. (1-866-347-2523)
No, matter your political party affiliation, and setting aside your thoughts on issues. We all need to remember what it is to be an American Citizen. We need to make sure our elected representatives obey their Oath of Office and keep their Oath of Allegiance. See http://tinyurl.com/2znnvl Know whom you are voting for.
I agree, if a candidate not not mention a process by which illegals will be deported, or does not mention deportation at all, they are basically accepting a de facto amnesty policy.
I have read Thompson's position on illegal immgration and it is quite good. It even mentions how his steps would lead to much self-deportation. His seems to be the most "comprehensive" immigration reform program I have seen written down.
If there are others who have outlined a clear policy and that at least mentions deportation, please respond so we can all take a good look.
Dr Coles, your copy paste comments are getting old, the stats are way not current and you need start thinking about contributing to the debate and coming up with realistic comprehensive solutions.
Clearly Mr Frank Goudy does not have a clear image of the NEED for these people in our economy. I wonder what would he do if he was the one in a situation of hardship, he probably has no family so he would not understand what is it like to suffer. America is a better country, read the Bible Mr Frank, it helps to clear your thoughts on what is right and wrong, and ask an economics scholar about the repercutions of mass deportations, might as well ask a military general how its like to.
TO NERD:
In a packing plant just 50 miles from ( in a small town of less than 4000 people), the unions were busted, massive amounts of labor from Mexico were imported and wages cut by 40%. Does not affect me personally but it stinks just the same- as if Ted Kennedy or George Bush could care or you NERD could care.
As for you, I don't need some Bible thumper attacking me in such a personal manner or giving me lectures. I did not do that to anyone in my piece.
Go back to your Bible and learn a little civility.
TO NERD:
In a packing plant just 50 miles from ( in a small town of less than 4000 people), the unions were busted, massive amounts of labor from Mexico were imported and wages cut by 40%. Does not affect me personally but it stinks just the same- as if Ted Kennedy or George Bush could care or you NERD could care.
As for you, I don't need some Bible thumper attacking me in such a personal manner or giving me lectures. I did not do that to anyone in my piece. And I had enough guts to use my real name.
Go back to your Bible and learn a little civility.
Guilliani, Huckabee and McCain are all losers because of their illegal -alien loving stance. The last thing we need is another "compassionate conservative" like George Bush who has destoryed our society and sovereignty. Only Romney, Hunter, Tancredo and Thompson have a good record on enforcement. I will judge candidates on their actions to date, not their new "get tough" rhetoric. It's not enough to "secure the border" . We need to get rid of all the aliens and their anchor babies as they are sucking us dry. Comprendo?
Guilliani, Huckabee and McCain are all losers because of their illegal -alien loving stance. The last thing we need is another "compassionate conservative" like George Bush who has destoryed our society and sovereignty. Only Romney, Hunter, Tancredo and Thompson have a good record on enforcement. I will judge candidates on their actions to date, not their new "get tough" rhetoric. It's not enough to "secure the border" . We need to get rid of all the aliens and their anchor babies as they are sucking us dry. Comprendo?
In that case. its the owner of the copmpanmy who needs to be harassed and prosecuted, but don't push him to hard becasuse he might consdider just leaving the country and moving ALL the jobs put of the country (less tax money for the state and federal govt.). Don't kid yourself and throw your wrath at the poor, rather try to understand they have FAMILIES, look it up in the dictionary, its the fundamental base of every civil society.
Marge, are you a mother???? How can you refer to children likew that??? My gosh, this is American values??? Its disgusting the hate in your hearts..
I hate to take such an easy shot, especially since the immigration issues in this country are complex and require a lot more than stumping, but when Giuliani says "And then ... you have to be able to read English, write English, speak English, and understand American civics," am I the only one who thinks George W. Bush is not making par on this course? I understand his Spanish is quite horrible, too.
Hey, I don't always feel like ordering El Pollo Loco in LA using my junior high school Latin (which is remarkably like Spanish, by the way). But I don't see Mayflower lineage when I look at Arnold Schwarzenegger, either, and I think he's a pretty damned good Governor. Maybe some Republicans should be asking for the Governator's opinion on immigration, since I'm sure he knows all sides of the issue, and no one with a lot more swagger than brains is going to challenge him to a fistfight. But of course the point is to rile the Republican base, not actually look for decent and effective policies.
the indians tried to get rid of the whites, tha is the same way you are trying to get rid of the latinos and other immigrants today. THAT WILL NEVER HAPPEN. lets think of a better way. immigrants aren't going anywhere all candidates know it and love it that way. remember that, this is cheap labor for our leaders who are all businessmen.
Bad Management.....Anger Management......Canadians dollar is stronger A SAY
FOOL ME ONCE SHAME ON YOU FOOL ME TWICE SHAME ON ME
You are not very convincing Rudy. I don't trust you will do the right thing for America with respect to dealing with illegal immigrants.... they got to go and you are not the man for the job.
Did you not once make New York CIty a safe haven for illeglas and offer to give them drivers license? What ever your record exactly, history tells me you are soft on illegal immigration.
the nerd, i think your post are so ridiculous,,,, the argument that we need illegal labor are the same arguements made about slavery and child labor, oh we need it or our economy will simply collapse. not true, obviously we ended slavery and child labor and we should end illegal immigration...the only thing that will happen is wages will rise and attract american workers. Buisness profits might shrink a bit. in atlanta when the processing plants were raided, the Atlanta Journal reported businesses were recruiting from the unemployement offices and homeless shelters and that African Americans were actually filling these jobs which was the case before illegals came and displaced them. As far as your compassion for the poor you should be concerned about Americas poor, or perhaps adopt an illegal alien family and be financially responsible for them.
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sonof immigrant got a point. Remember NONE of us would here in the FIRST place if the European immigrants were kicked out of the 'American' continent. It saddens me we want to pick a side to stand by. We are making history now and ALL should analyze the examples of civilizations that dealt with our current topic here. Face it, we think about ourselves and defy others who must move on to make a living. In my imagination for example if we are dominated by extraterrestrials from outerspace we will the side of whom we call illegal aliens or immigrants today. Auhh..let hibernate for now.
BLAH BLAH BLAH . He'll think about doing all this stuff then announce a push for amnesty for 20 million illegal mexican criminals. No border protection. No laws enforced, no background checks for the multiple identity ghosts and 20 million new illegal mexicans will be flowing across our border waiting for the next amnesty. According to every presidential candidate except tancredo and Hunter, OUR LAWS WERE ONLY MEANT TO BE ENFORCED AGAINST AMERICANS. ALL OTHERS ARE EXEMPT. Guliani is a liar and won't do a darn thing about anything.
Our Founding Fathers are rolling over in their graves---to see the mess we've made of all their hard work and bloodshed. Apparently, there is no one with any Moral Balls anymore. Everything's about being Politically Correct and not hurting feelings. I don't want to hurt feelings either but, sometimes one needs a swift kick. Just to figure things out.
KICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FIGURE IT OUT, ALREADY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I really think that a lot of these folks that cry so much, are not understanding that latinos are a great % of this country and we contribute so much to this country by paying taxes and spending our money here by buying goods and comodities. Most of us work so hard and we never live off the goverment, some of us have 3 jobs and we do not ask for stamps or unemployment. Remember! this country is and it has been for winners and as we already know loosers spend their time crying like babies instead of grabing their b... and get a job because there are jobs all over this country for any kind of business; you just need to be free of stupidity and drugs and you will do fine. 12 yrs in this country I own a business and like anybody else I've been trought low times but that is the nature of life, and instead of crying I get on and do better.
This country will always be for open mind entrepenours.
And the crying babies will be p... in their pans and asking somebody to clean them because they will never get it!
latino businessman im glad for your success however overall latinos are struggling in this country, currently they have the highest out of wedlock birthrates in the country, and one of the highest hs drop out rates in the nation. this will be very problematic for this nation as you point out they are a large part of our population. i do believe the opportunities to which you refer may not exist in this country for much longer, let a long a middle class if these immigration polices continue. to human being, i get so tired of the American indian arguement, you should check your history it wasnt just white Europeans who were expansionist, many african, arab and even hispanic nations thru out history werent always so nice to the indigenous populatins. but this is always laid at the white mans feet, to avoid any legitimate debate on this issue. and if we are concerned about what happened to native americans we as a nation should ensure that no native american live in poverty. instead of importing the worlds poor.
Folks , either you stand up and fight for your and your childrens property and inheritence or you let the pirate businessmen and the reconquistas put their foot on your neck and make you shut up while they steal your country. We are being betrayed and invaded. This is war what are you going to do surrender or fight?
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The invasion of our country by illegals and the impotence of our government to enforce the law is forcing us in a dark direction. These are the first rumblings of modern sectionalism. Insurrection and perhaps Civil War loom on the horizon. Immigration itself is a good thing. "Gate-Crashing" by millions of people is more dangerous than the foolish people of our time understand. Something must be done now, or we will face dire consequences in the coming decades. Do not let your compassion blind you. Study history and you will see the true danger here. This issue will be the one that divides our Nation. Mark my words and remember.
Guliani aided and abeted illegal immigration when he was mayor of
New York city. That is a felony and he should be disqualified to run
for president
There are hundreds of thousands who migrated to USA legally, like Governor Arnold. If you want to come to the States, line up like everyone. We have laws and it's time we enforce it. There are no shortage of workers in the country, employers hire illegals for two reasons: they are cheap and they can be exploited.
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