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Homeland Security Means Securing our Borders; Not Amnesty to Illegal Immigrants and Enlarging Federal Bureaucracy
August 04, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: John Lofton
August 4, 2004 410-766-8591, 301-873-4612
Peroutka 2004: Homeland Security Means Securing our Borders; Not Amnesty to Illegal Immigrants and Enlarging Federal Bureaucracy
The following has been issued by Michael Anthony Peroutka, Constitution Party candidate for President. His Vice-Presidential running mate is Dr. Chuck Baldwin from Pensacola, Florida:
Pasadena, Md.— “All the recent talk about the need for a so-called National Intelligence Director and other additions to the already bloated federal bureaucracy amounts to nothing more than just another reorganization of the government’s organizational chart without the benefit of real change,” said Michael A. Peroutka, Constitution Party presidential nominee. “One of the most important things the United States can do to prevent future terrorist attacks on our soil is to secure our borders.
“Sadly, not only has the Bush administration failed to do this, it has actually made the problem worse by floating a so-called amnesty program that would legalize 8 to 10 million illegal aliens,” observed Peroutka. According to a recent article from The Washington Times (“Aliens program costs Bush,” 8/3/04), the Border Patrol has recently said that Bush’s proposal caused a surge in illegal border crossings from Mexico.
The article also points out that Bush’s permissive attitude towards illegal immigrants has angered his party’s conservative base. It also states that many disenfranchised conservatives fully support Rep. Tom Tancredo (R-Colo.), chairman of the House Immigration Caucus, an outspoken opponent to President Bush’s proposal who has pointed out that thousands of these illegals come from countries known to harbor terrorists. “I applaud the strong, principled and constitutional stance that Congressman Tancredo has taken in this matter. He has repeatedly warned the administration of the need to secure our borders and to deport the millions of illegal immigrants currently in our country and he is absolutely right.”
Peroutka concluded by offering the following thoughts on the topic, “Bush’s plan rewards those who have broken the law. It does not make our homeland safer; it makes it easier for potential terrorists to sneak in. And despite claims to the contrary, this will not help our country’s economy, but instead will increase unemployment and adversely effect the median pay scale.
“As president, truly securing our borders and deporting illegal aliens will one of my top priorities.”
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