Bush: My Immigration Policy is "Tough, Principled"
President Bush was interviewed by the Wall Street Journal. As part of the
interview he discussed immigration policy. Here's one question:
WSJ: How concerned are you about the issue of immigration dividing the Republican Party?
GWB: Getting hammered is what happens when you take tough, principled positions. I don't want our party to be viewed as anti-anybody. If you get labeled as anti-people, you can't win elections. I believe the philosophy of our party is the most hopeful philosophy. It says to any person from any country: 'You have a chance to succeed.' It relies upon individuals. It empowers individuals to be able to realize their potential, as opposed to saying the government is going to do it for you. I know that sounds trite, but that's how I view the difference of philosophy.
"Do I need to add that calling someone 'anti-people' or similar is something that I've only seen those on the far-left do? If he really means this, does he not have the brain power to see how to both oppose illegal immigration and not be "anti-anybody"? Does he not realize he's playing by the far-left's rules and on their field when he puts things in such terms? Does he think anyone in the world can just come here? Is he completely nuts? (Don't answer the last one.)" writes the Lonewacko blog.
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