Bush Undaunted On Immigration, Gonzales

Says He'll Get Reform Bill From Congress, Senate Won't Prompt Attorney General's Ouster

(AP)  President Bush was on Air Force One headed back to Washington, and back to a pair of bitter political disputes that have been dragging on for months.

The president wrapped up his eight-day European tour in Bulgaria, where he turned Monday, even before his departure, from adulation in the Balkans to the difficulties back home, saying his stalled immigration overhaul would be revived and his embattled attorney general would not fall under a Senate vote of no confidence.

"I believe we can get it done," Mr. Bush said of the immigration bill that has run into deep trouble on Capitol Hill. "I'll see you at the bill signing."

The president spoke at a news conference on the last stop of his eight-day trip in Europe, where he's been warmly welcomed in Bulgaria, and previously in Albania. Mr. Bush said that, upon returning to Washington, he would make a trip to Capitol Hill on Tuesday to lobby lawmakers in person on immigration.

He dismissed a planned Senate vote against Attorney General Alberto Gonzales as purely political. "I'll make the determination as to whether he's effective," Mr. Bush said.

After his news conference with Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov, Mr. Bush walked up to a group of Bulgarian government officials to shake hands. He seemed to bask in the affectionate attention here given his low poll standings at home.

Mr. Bush's comments on immigration reflected his determination to pass a bill to give millions of unlawful immigrants a path to citizenship. It is a top priority for the remainder of his presidency.

"Now, it's going to require leadership from the Democrat leaders in the Senate, and it's going to require me staying engaged and working with Republicans who want a bill," the president said.

Mr. Bush travels back to Washington Monday after a swing through Europe that took him to the Czech Republic, Germany, Poland, Italy, Albania and Bulgaria.

When he returns, he'll face continuing controversy over Gonzales.

The Senate on Monday plans to debate a one-sentence measure that declares that Gonzales "no longer holds the confidence of the Senate and of the American people." It could be Congress' last effort to force Gonzales' ouster.

"They can have their votes of no-confidence but it's not going to make the determination about who serves in my government," Mr. Bush said.

The no-confidence vote follows months of investigations and the disclosure of internal Justice Department documents that contradicted Gonzales' initial assertions that the firing of federal prosecutors was not politically motivated or directly coordinated with the White House.

Once again, Mr. Bush was asked about Russian President Vladimir Putin's surprise counterproposal to the U.S. plan for a missile shield in Eastern Europe, based in the Czech Republic and Poland. Putin proposed instead a system anchored around a Soviet-era radar installation in Azerbaijan.

"I don't know whether it's technologically feasible," Mr. Bush said of Putin's idea, promising a review by experts.

[rudy654-2009]

"RandalDS claims he will be retiring to Mexico. So why does he consider himself an American or a definitive critic on all things American?--"

That is the most retarded statement. Why are you so bloody stupid? You are definitely not any kind of an authority on anything.

[toldyouso21]

Anyone who surrenders freedom for security is a coward who does not deserve the name "American".
Posted by RandalDS at 09:19 PM : Jun 11, 2007

Well said. Now why is it that you dont understnad that this is exactly how many of us feel about what would happen to America if this bill is passed?
Posted by nottellin1 at 11:13 AM : Jun 12, 2007


RandalDS claims he will be retiring to Mexico. So why does he consider himself an American or a definitive critic on all things American?--he appears to have sold himself out long ago--best he bone up on what it will mean to be a Mexican. Or at least an occupier of Mexican land. (they really don't like gringos much in Mexico or any other Latin American countries)

[toldyouso21]

Wouldn't that be hilarious if George has to eat those words? Basically he is saying, (again) that he will do whatever the fvck he wants--the public be damned. I would bet that the more Bush talks about this bill, the less popular it becomes--something about him being for something makes everyone pause and reconsider. LOL

[menofoz]

From the 2006 (lst Qtr) INS/FBI Statistical Report - link

%u201C12 Americans are murdered every day by illegal aliens. (that%u2019s more than 21,900 murders by illegal aliens since September 11, 2001)

13 people per day are killed by illegal immigrants who drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol. An additional 4,745 premature deaths per year.

62% of all %u201Cundocumented immigrants%u201D in the United States are working for cash and not paying taxes, predominantly illegal aliens, working without a green card.

95% of warrants for murder in Los Angeles are for illegal aliens.

83% of warrants for murder in Phoenix are for illegal aliens.

86% of warrants for murder in Albuquerque are for illegal aliens.

75% of people on the most wanted list in Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Albuquerque are illegal aliens.

[menofoz]

Mexican government has consistently refused to do the hard work of governmental and economic reform, instead opting for short-cuts that allow corruption to thrive.

A byproduct of these short-cuts is that they allow the corrupt special interest robber-barons to run roughshod over the Mexican economy, facilitating an economic environment that encourages the mass emigration of Mexican citizens to the United States. In essence, the Mexican government, through its lack of courage to engage in governmental and economic reforms, which would strengthen its economy to the benefit of its citizens, is exporting its most crucial economic problems %u2013 unemployment and an impoverished citizen class %u2013 to the United States.

[nottellin1]

Anyone who surrenders freedom for security is a coward who does not deserve the name "American".
Posted by RandalDS at 09:19 PM : Jun 11, 2007

Well said. Now why is it that you dont understnad that this is exactly how many of us feel about what would happen to America if this bill is passed?

[nottellin1]

So you want to go live there? At least they have nothing against guest worker programs and such. At any rate, if you all want to repeal the amendment, I suggest we make it retroactive to about 1776. Oopss! Back to merry ol' England, eh?

Posted by rudy654 at 08:56 PM : Jun 11, 2007

Wow, what a great idea! If we did this, at least I would get to stay, would you?

[standlee5]

80% of the public can agree on, we [eighty percent of America] don%u2019t want 20 million+ illegal immigrants here, we don%u2019t want them to receive amnesty, or anything that smells like amnesty, and we want them all deported, one way or another. Posted by menofoz at 10:45 PM : Jun 11, 2007

We must stand in solidarity and reject any compromise. We will not tolerate this invasion.

[menofoz]

Dear Senator Kennedy,

Please listen to the majority of Americans over eighty percent do not want an amnesty bill. I cannot stomach any more of your rhetoric on this issue. The reasons these people remain in the shadows are because they came here illegally and remain illegal immigrants. Just as each US citizen has to obey the law so should he or she.
Currently US law is clear about entering the country illegally and the issue you and others in the Senate should be discussing is why isn%u2019t the fence built. Moreover, how do we deport those already here? For many years, you championed yourself as a friend to the middle class but your actions prove otherwise. Just as Harry Reid, you belong in the fascist party, communist party or with the recons we can do better without you. Right now, I%u2019m more proud of many Republicans standing up against the McCain/Kennedy bill than I%u2019ve ever been over anything you%u2019ve done as a Senator.

[standlee5]

First step, without a shadow of a doubt, make English the official national language. This will send a powerful message.

[menofoz]

Dear Senator Reid,

Please stop disgracing the Democratic Party. I say this as a Democrat myself. The majority of Democrats and Republicans in this country do not want the scummiest bill you and others are trying to pass. You many not have looked in the mirror in a long time but now is the time to look a see is that the way it ought to be? You our a servant of the American people not the elitist that own you.

I urge all of you against the scam sty bill to email every congressman and senator you can. Now is the time to act.

[redgtogoat]

Has Democrat Harry Reid gone insane?

He now calls the illegal alien invaders "Undocumented Americans" and says he wants to bring them out of the shadows with his amnesty bill.

This is so mind boggling. The Senate Majority Leader has lost it if he thinks those that have violated our laws, jumped the line in front of millions around the world who have waited years to legally immigrate to the USA, crawled over the border under the cover of night, been hauled into the USA in the back of a truck by a coyote, are now automatic citizens.

Bring out a strait jacket and haul him away. BTW - I tried to find this story on CBS and guess what... It Isn't There.

I have an idea....let's move both Bush and the White House to Mexico. It would be cheaper and good for both countries.

[menofoz]

By Frosty Wooldridge
6-1-7


An obvious question emerges: What fundamental component of our overpopulation crisis must we solve before our society and the rest of the world stands any chance of surviving this "Human Katrina" population disaster?

Quick answer- in addition to sensible immigration control actions: an alternative energy source to oil, coal and natural gas.

[walt1944-2009]

The Emperor in the White House will not relent! He WILL get the immigration bill passed, even if he must write his own edict about it. The Gonzo WILL stay on as long as the Emperor is in power, which means forever.

Long live the United Socialist States of America!

SIG HEIL, BUSH!!

[menofoz]

Down with the Washington Regime!


Posted by Prinzowhales

Hit every comment board you can and feel free to cut and paste the stats. Just keep posting and ignore the one-line distracters.

[menofoz]

WASHINGTON -- As they debate legalization for illegal immigrants, Senators would do well to keep in mind the most recent data on welfare use by the people in question. According to the Department of Homeland Security, nearly 60% of illegal aliens are from Mexico and 80% of the total are from Latin America as a whole. A new Center for Immigration Studies analysis of 2006 Census Bureau data, which includes legal and illegal immigrants, shows use of welfare by households headed by Mexican and Latin American immigrants is more than double that of native households. Among the findings:

* 51% of all Mexican immigrant households use at least one major welfare program and 28% use more than one program.
- 40% use food assistance, 35% use Medicaid, 6% use cash assistance.

[prinzowhales]

Bush's amnesty is a bipartisan affair with Kennedy and McCain championing this rape of the American taxpayer--a taxpayer who deserves it if he is sorry enough to let a single one of these amnesty-supporting swine in the Senate to win re-election.

The bill that nearly half the Senate supports will give the illegals five years grace on income taxes not paid prior to amnesty. It will allow amnesty for brutal child molestors and members of dangerous drug gangs.

While championing the illegals, the Washington Regime's storm troopers are harrassing Ed Brown and his wife in New Hampshire--shooting at and tasering his friends...

While championing the illegals, the Washington Regime has jailed two border patrolmen for defending themselves against a drug dealer.

While championing the illegals, the Washington Regime leaves the border wide open, yet claims America is in danger from 'terrorists'...so wide open that circus elephants and a mariachi band crossed from Mexico into the US unmolested!

Down with the Washington Regime!

[radiob-2009]

Yes with its own disclaimer, this is not from the government.

In Response to the people calling this batch fo statistics about immigration false or not truly sourced, you are almost right.

The sources actual vary and my research has found the source of most of these illegal immigration statistics. It does turn out though that most of this IS TRUE according to federal testimony.
http://www.charlotteconservative.com/index.php/2007/05/illegal-immigration-statistics/

[menofoz]

80% of the public can agree on, we [eighty percent of America] don%u2019t want 20 million+ illegal immigrants here, we don%u2019t want them to receive amnesty, or anything that smells like amnesty, and we want them all deported, one way or another. Bush has truly exposed himself for the traitor he is when it comes to this amnesty; he%u2019s even suggested a week ago that his own base, conservative Republicans aren%u2019t interested in what%u2019s best for America if they aren%u2019t interested in accepting these criminal aliens with open arms. The media itself does nothing but suppress the growing outrage expressed by more and more Americans everyday as it relates to this issue.

Think about it.