Perry on Immigration
Pundits are almost in complete agreement that immigration will be one of the main issues that could potentially harm Rick Perry’s presidential run. Perry’s stance on immigration, in terms of voting, policies and public speeches, mirrors closely to that of the Democrats. The state’s dependency on about $3.8 million migrant workforce (out of which, 1.6 million are estimated to be illegal immigrants, or 10% of the national total), is well documented.
“As a compassionate state, we know that for our children to succeed, they must not only be healthy, but educated. The future leaders of our two nations are learning their fractions and their ABC’s in classrooms all along this border. Immigrants from around the world are being taught in Texas classrooms, and our history is rich with examples of new citizens who have made great contributions. We must say to every Texas child learning in a Texas classroom, “we don’t care where you come from, but where you are going, and we are going to do everything we can to help you get there. And that vision must include the children of undocumented workers. That’s why Texas took the national lead in allowing such deserving young minds to attend a Texas college at a resident rate. Those young minds are a part of a new generation of leaders, the doors of higher education must be open to them.”
The message is simple: educacion es el futuro, y si se puede.”
Bachmann on Immigration
“The United States is a nation founded by immigrants and prides itself on the principles of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Obtaining the “American Dream” is an inherent part of our nation’s spirit and we should encourage those who enter our country legally to achieve it.
However, we are also a nation founded on the rule of law and we must ensure U.S. immigration laws are respected and enforced to preserve our national security; protect federal, state, and local budgets; and curb unfair strain on our country’s job markets.”
Bachmann is opposed to Social Security coverage for illegal immigrants. She co-sponsored H.R.787 – No Social Security for Illegal Immigrants Act of 2011, which propose, “To amend title II of the Social Security Act to exclude from creditable wages and self-employment income wages earned for services by aliens illegally performed in the United States and self-employment income derived from a trade or business illegally conducted in the United States.”
THE SCORE: BACHMANN 1; PERRY 0
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