Wednesday, July 05, 2006

Campaign News | Get Informed | Asa Hutchinson for Governor

Campaign News | Get Informed | Asa Hutchinson for Governor: "Springdale, Ark. : Asa Hutchinson, the 2006 Republican candidate for Arkansas Governor, today laid out a four-point plan he would implement as Governor to fight illegal immigration in the state.

In a news conference at the Springdale Police Department, Hutchinson said state and local government can and should play a vital role in combating illegal immigration.
"There are still too many who say that immigration is a federal matter only, and that states have no role in enforcing our laws. Thats an old way of thinking, and one that simply isnt acceptable anymore", Hutchinson said. "In a post-9/11 world, we must acknowledge that border security does not stop in El Paso or New York City. Illegal immigration impacts states like Arkansas by straining state resources and undermining the rule of law."

Hutchinson emphasized the importance of immigrants to the history, culture and success of America and insisted that the United States must remain an open and welcoming nation even as we step up efforts to secure our borders.

"Those who come to the United States and Arkansas legally, who have respected our laws and have worked to achieve the American dream, they represent many of the very success stories that have made our country great," Hutchinson said. "But we need to send a clear message to those who do not respect our laws, who have cheated others who have followed the rules, that they will not be rewarded for their behavior. We must also send a message that those who facilitate illegal activity will also be held accountable."

Noting the explosive growth of illegal immigrants in Arkansas in recent years, Hutchinson said that Arkansas taxpayers were the ones shouldering the costs of such illegal activity."

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