Monday, December 8, 2008

When It Comes to Immigration, Bush "Gets It"

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/21/opinion/21thu3.html?scp=93&sq=bush%20immigration%20policy%20opinion&st=cse

In late December 2006, The New York Times editorial board praised President Bush's tolerance of undocumented immigrants and his careful consideration of immigration problems.  Bush aimed to actually fix the immigration system with a "comprehensive bill" rather than mere token legislation that would appease most uninformed people or tough laws to satisfy conservatives. His proposed system would provide safer, more humane avenues for immigrants to enter the United States to work, while keeping dangerous internationals out. "Mr. Bush showed yesterday that he gets it," the Times wrote. "He should do that more often."

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