We're not asking for special treatment...

First, the American people want to secure our borders and provide additional resources to federal and state authorities to strengthen border patrol efforts.

Second, they want to strengthen enforcement and stiffen penalties on those immigrants who ignore the rule of law of this country.

Third, they want to enforce current laws that prevent employers from knowingly hiring illegal immigrants.

Fourth, they oppose all efforts to reward illegal immigrants for illegal behavior.

Fifth, but every bit as important, they want to keep the door to America open. We understand our success depends on legal immigrants. Look at how our nation was built. We just ask that those wanting to live here obey our immigration laws, assimilate into our society by learning English and embrace our common identity as Americans.

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Is Congress listening?
TODAY'S COLUMNIST

By Michael Steele

June 13, 2007
When House Republicans passed legislation in December that secured our borders and put a premium on strict enforcement of our immigration laws, the American people had hope that their elected leaders had heard their demands...

http://washtimes.com/op-ed/20070612-085222-2440r_page2.htm