Paul Ryan lays out immigration proposals in Racine town hall

swiftp · 07-26-2013, 03:32 PM

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Racine — Coming face-to-face with activists, immigrants and the children of undocumented immigrants, U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan Friday laid out his proposals to achieve a consensus in Congress and push through long-sought reform of the nation's immigration laws.

"Immigration is a good thing for this country. It is this country," Ryan told more than 200 people who attended the town hall meeting at St. Patrick's Catholic Church.

Ryan, the Janesville Republican who was the 2012 vice presidential candidate, has been a key behind-the-scenes player on the issue in Washington, D.C.

The U.S. Senate has already passed an immigration reform bill that included a 13-year path to citizenship for the 11 million people who are in the country illegally.

"A lot of people are saying, just pass the Senate bill," Ryan said. "That's not what the House is going to do.

"I think we can make it better."

"I'm not doing this for politics," Ryan later said. "I think it's the right thing to do for the country."

Ryan said in the House, where the Republicans are in the majority, the intent "is to bring five or six bills...to fix these problems one step at a time in a comprehensive way."

Ryan said negotiations are underway to bring "these various bills to the floor in Congress. Tentatively, in October, we're going to vote on a border security bill, an interior enforcement bill, a bill for legal immigration."

Ryan also said: "We're going to vote on a bill for people who are undocumented."

Under such a plan, those who are here illegally would have to wait a minimum of 15 years to gain citizenship. But they would be eligible to receive a "probationary visa."

Ryan was asked by an audience member for his reaction to the controversial comments made by Republican congressman Steve King of Iowa. During an interview with the conservative online site Newsmax, King derided the idea of creating a pathway to citizenship for undocumented children.

King said, "For every one who's a valedictorian, there's another 100 out there that, they weigh 130 pounds and they've got calves the size of cantaloupes because they're hauling 75 pounds of marijuana across the desert."

Ryan said, "Representative King's remarks, I disagree with, I disavow, and they're wrong."

DreamBig09 · 07-26-2013, 03:50 PM

October! Gg!

dado123 · 07-26-2013, 04:22 PM

Good Sign !

Tonyhasadream · 07-26-2013, 04:52 PM

Good shit but it's obvious he wants a big piece of the cake now.

El Caminante · 07-26-2013, 05:05 PM

Never been a big Paul Ryan fan since his budget proposal but this is very good news. Here's a republican that truly seems invested on the CIR topic.

Ianus · 07-26-2013, 05:41 PM

I suspect that he is talking about the Gang of 7 immigration bill considering that specifically takes 15 years for the general undocumented to possibly gain citizenship.

What I wonder is what Dream act plan will come forth,Cantor-Goodlate or the Gang of 7's?

El Caminante · 07-26-2013, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Ianus

I suspect that he is talking about the Gang of 7 immigration bill considering that specifically takes 15 years for the general undocumented to possibly gain citizenship.

What I wonder is what Dream act plan will come forth,Cantor-Goodlate or the Gang of 7's?

I believe by taking their piecemeal approach they will be bringing different legislation at different times but towards one ultimate goal. I think of it as putting a puzzle together piece-by-piece until you have covered the entire framework.

As for DreamAct, it appears Cantor-Goodlate will be the one brought onto the house floor. What to expect? That's the part that makes me nervous. Hopefully is comprehensive and encompasses all previous sections from previous DreamAct attempts so it can resonate with other chamber, activists and Commander in Chief.

Ianus · 07-26-2013, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by El Caminante

I believe by taking their piecemeal approach they will be bringing different legislation at different times but towards one ultimate goal. I think of it as putting a puzzle together piece-by-piece until you have covered the entire framework.

As for DreamAct, it appears Cantor-Goodlate will be the one brought onto the house floor. What to expect? That's the part that makes me nervous. Hopefully is comprehensive and encompasses all previous sections from previous DreamAct attempts so it can resonate with other chamber, activists and Commander in Chief.

I actually don't mind the House Republican piecemeal process just as long as their variation of Dream act is fair and encompasses a great majority of Dreamers.I suspect they will not be able to pass legislation on their own concerning legalization so it will have to be considered fair to Democrats as well.

El Caminante · 07-26-2013, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Ianus

I actually don't mind the House Republican piecemeal process just as long as their variation of Dream act is fair and encompasses a great majority of Dreamers.I suspect they will not be able to pass legislation on their own concerning legalization so it will have to be considered fair to Democrats as well.

101% with you on that. Well said.

kabs · 07-26-2013, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Ianus

I actually don't mind the House Republican piecemeal process just as long as their variation of Dream act is fair and encompasses a great majority of Dreamers.I suspect they will not be able to pass legislation on their own concerning legalization so it will have to be considered fair to Democrats as well.

Agreed.

I actually think this is GREAT news for CIR and Dreamers alike. Cantor/Goodlatte is doing DREAM/KIDS/FETUS and Ryan is working on 6 other separate bills, there might be a greater movement to getting things done since it's a lot more difficult to attack 7 bills than to shoot down 1.

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