Obama says immigration overhaul is essential

deftbeta · deftbeta

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090619/...ma_hispanics_1

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama says he is committed to a comprehensive immigration overhaul that includes a way that illegal immigrants can become U.S. citizens.
Obama told a gathering of Hispanics on Friday that U.S. borders must be strengthened to thwart illegal immigration.
He said the millions of people who are now in the U.S. illegally should have the chance to become citizens. He said they must pay a fine and taxes, learn English and "go to the back of the line" of people trying to enter the United States from their home country.
He said employers should not be allowed to exploit illegal immigrants to drive down wages.
Obama made his remarks at the Esperanza National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast and Conference.

.... he's still being vocal about it

swordfish · swordfish

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Originally Posted by deftbeta

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090619/...ma_hispanics_1

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama says he is committed to a comprehensive immigration overhaul that includes a way that illegal immigrants can become U.S. citizens.
Obama told a gathering of Hispanics on Friday that U.S. borders must be strengthened to thwart illegal immigration.
He said the millions of people who are now in the U.S. illegally should have the chance to become citizens. He said they must pay a fine and taxes, learn English and "go to the back of the line" of people trying to enter the United States from their home country.
He said employers should not be allowed to exploit illegal immigrants to drive down wages.
Obama made his remarks at the Esperanza National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast and Conference.

.... he's still being vocal about it

It's time to walk the talk for Mr Obama.

vivace · vivace

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Originally Posted by swordfish

It's time to walk the talk for Mr Obama.

Couldn't have said it better myself. Someone needs to point him toward this forum.

Ianus · Ianus

[Retracted statement due to updated article content]

CIR_DREAM2009 · CIR_DREAM2009

The LA Times retracted the touch back portion of the article:

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(An earlier version of this story incorrectly described Obama's position as favoring a form of touchback, going back to the home country and touching down before being allowed to return to the United States. Obama's correct position is as follows: )

"We must also clarify the status of millions who are here illegally, many who have put down roots," Obama said. "For those who wish to become citizens, we should require them to pay a penalty and pay taxes, learn English, go to the back of the line behind those who played by the rules. That is the fair, practical and promising way forward, and that's what I'm committed to passing as president of the United States."

Just an error on the LA Times part.

tiger66 · tiger66

ok. so everyone has been saying this forever, can you do something now mr president.

i know you have fulfilled many of your promises and due to some hardships immigration has had to take a back seat, but can you stop talking about it and do.

we all depend on this to pass ASAP.

thank you

-a future voting citizen

J_Velasquez3 · J_Velasquez3

Obama seems to be more into his "celebrity status" rather than being a president! he goes out to eat like a normal person, they close down resturants, or tightly secure public places for him. hes the president have ur personal slave get all ur shit! and do ur job. what happnd to health care, what happend to energy? i give bush props, cus he passed bills, stood behind many others, and went agains his own party at times. the hope is there. wheres the audacity?

JGuevara1986 · JGuevara1986

Mr. Obama and Politicians please stop playing games already man!!!!!

JGuevara1986 · JGuevara1986

Mr. Obama and Politicians please stop playing games already man!!!!!

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