FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 05, 2006 CONTACT: Brendan Daly/Jennifer Crider 202-226-7616 Pelosi to President: ‘Where Have You Been the Last Five Years on Border Security and Immigration?’
Washington D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement responding to President Bush’s remarks this morning that he finally plans to get around to enforcing laws against employers who hire illegal immigrants and exploit workers:
"The American people and Democrats strongly support enforcing current laws against employers who hire illegal immigrants and exploit them. After five years of unparalleled neglect, the President’s assertion today that he finally plans to get around to enforcing immigration laws is almost laughable.
"Mr. President, where have you been the last five years while your Administration failed to secure the border and enforce immigration laws?’
"Rather than addressing the President and their party’s failure on border security and immigration, House Republicans today are holding the first of several field hearings on an issue on which they do not have a single accomplishment.
"Democrats propose a New Direction on immigration. We believe it is long past time to focus on tough laws, actually implement them, hold the Administration accountable for enforcing them, and pass comprehensive immigration reform."
