Bush Calls for Immigration Reform

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WASHINGTON -- U.S. President George Bush called for comprehensive immigration legislation to help secure U.S. borders.

Bush, at a White House news conference Wednesday, said no matter what measures are taken to secure the country, they will be meaningless unless there is control of the flow of illegal immigrants into the United States.

Bush said the current system leads to inhumane treatment of people who sneak into the country to do jobs not done by legal residents.

"I want a comprehensive immigration plan on my desk this year," Bush said. "It's important for us."

Bush cited the recent roundup of illegals at meat packing plants in which a large percentage of those arrested had forged documents. He said a guest worker program would eliminate the problem.