State of New York Archives: on Immigration
Wendy Long:
Support physical walls, virtual walls, and official English
I pledge to you, my fellow New Yorkers, that if elected I will [support the following policy on] Immigration: Support a physical wall, virtual walls, and heightened immigration standards at all points of entry to secure our borders and ensure that
each individual entering the U.S. is fully screened and has a valid reason for entry; support enforcement of the rule of law including deportation of persons illegally in the United States; vote against the Obama migrant resettlement program; support
English as the only official language of the United States.Why I'm Running- Our borders are broken.
- There are terrorists on our soil.
- Our right of self-defense is in jeopardy.
- Illegal drugs are destroying our people.
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Middle class wages are falling.
- It's time to put American workers first.
- It's time to let Americans have the dignity of work and good wages.
- It's time to stop pitting Americans against each other.
- We can get our beloved country back.
Source: 2016 N. Y. Senate campaign website WendyLong.com
Aug 31, 2016
John Katko:
Tough, fair reform that restores the rule of law
America needs a realistic approach to immigration that is tough, fair and practical--tough in terms of better enforcement and border security; fair meaning that taxpayers should
not have to shoulder unfair burdens; and practical so that any reform effectively addresses the problem and restores the rule of law.
Source: 2014 N. Y. House campaign website, JohnKatkoForCongress.com
Nov 4, 2014
Lee Zeldin:
Secure the borders, then deal with 11 million illegals
We must secure America's borders. And once the borders are secured, Congress must deal with the challenges created by millions of undocumented immigrants living and working among us.
Eleven million people living in the shadows is not good for anyone.
Source: 2014 N. Y. House campaign website, ZeldinForCongress.com
Nov 4, 2014
John Katko:
Require illegal immigrants to return to country of origin
Q: Do you support requiring illegal immigrants to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?
A: Yes. American is a nation built on laws. Any immigration reform must respect those immigrants who have played by the rules despite economic hardship or short term family separation.
America needs a realistic approach to immigration that is tough, fair and practical: tough in terms of better enforcement and border security;
fair meaning that taxpayers should not have to shoulder unfair burdens; and practical so that any reform effectively addresses the problem and restores the rule of law.
Source: VoteSmart 2014 N. Y. Congressional Political Courage Test
Aug 30, 2014
Zephyr Teachout:
Immigrants are a pillar of our economy
Immigrants are woven into New York's social fabric and are a pillar of our economy. We invite them to come work in our cities, and our state is more rich & vibrant because they take us up on it. Yet many of our state policies regularly deny undocumented
residents access to basic services like higher education and banking, as well as the right to drive a car or borrow a library book--even though they pay their share of taxes. This is not just unfair to immigrants--it makes us all worse off.
One group affected deeply is undocumented students, who must routinely forego higher education because they cannot access the state's Tuition Assistance Program (TAP). Without papers, there is no aid.
Another basic problem confronting undocumented
residents is that they cannot get a driver's license. This forces them into situations where they are breaking the law every time they drop-off a child at school or make a trip to the hardware store, and fosters a culture of fear of law enforcement.
Source: 2014 N. Y. Governor campaign website, ZephyrTeachout.com
Jul 2, 2014
Bob Turner:
Wouldn't report illegal immigrant working in his own home
Asked if they would report to federal authorities a worker in their home who they found out was an illegal immigrant,
Ms. Long and Mr. Maragos said yes; Mr. Turner said, "Probably not."
Source: New York Times on 2012 N. Y. Senate debates
Jun 17, 2012
Joe DioGuardi:
Shut down the borders before we reform anything
Immigration reform was among the issues that drew sharp contrasts between Gillibrand and DioGuardi. DioGuardi said he supports legal immigration. "But it seems to me right now that
I would not look to reform anything until we looked at the whole picture and until we shut down the borders," he said. "We cannot allow porous borders in America."But Gillibrand said the time is ripe for comprehensive immigration reform.
She defended her previous opposition to former Gov. Eliot Spitzer's plan to issue government IDs to undocumented immigrants, saying it's an issue best addressed on the federal level. "That is something
I would certainly look into, and we want to make sure that folks have the ability to get an ID," Gillibrand said. "But it's best done in a comprehensive bill because these are all the issues that we need to actually address."
Source: WNYC News coverage of 2010 N. Y. Senate debate
Oct 15, 2010
Kirsten Gillibrand:
Government IDs for illegals as part of comprehensive reform
Immigration reform was among the issues that drew sharp contrasts between Gillibrand and DioGuardi. DioGuardi said he supports legal immigration. "But it seems to me right now that
I would not look to reform anything until we looked at the whole picture and until we shut down the borders," he said. "We cannot allow porous borders in America."But Gillibrand said the time is ripe for comprehensive immigration reform.
She defended her previous opposition to former Gov. Eliot Spitzer's plan to issue government IDs to undocumented immigrants, saying it's an issue best addressed on the federal level. "That is something
I would certainly look into, and we want to make sure that folks have the ability to get an ID," Gillibrand said. "But it's best done in a comprehensive bill because these are all the issues that we need to actually address."
Source: WNYC News coverage of 2010 N. Y. Senate debate
Oct 15, 2010
Rob Astorino:
Illegal immigrants drive up costs of services
in a 2009 appearance on News 12 in Westchester "Newsmakers": ASTORINO: We have to make a distinction here. County government has grown tremendously over the last 8 years... last 12 years... to the point where it is becoming unsustainable.
Property taxes in Westchester are unsustainable. You can't keep doubling and tripling at the rate of inflation property taxes. It's driving people out. And when you say more people are moving in, that's not necessarily true.
HOST: Population is growing though in Westchester.
ASTORINO: But look who is coming in, they need more services. It's not people who necessarily can keep a house, it's people who are moving in from the Bronx or... you know, who is counted too,
it could be illegal immigrants. And when you say illegal I don't want to make that into a nasty term, it's people who aren't here, legally, you know, and they do need services.
Source: News12 Westchester on 2014 N. Y. gubernatorial race
Jul 2, 2009
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