From Deseret News archives:
John Jacob's responses to News candidate questionnaire
1. The House recently passed a bill to crack down on illegal immigration through tighter border security and tougher enforcement. Do you think this bill alone would be effective? Why or why not?
Although this bill is a first step, it alone does not solve the problem of illegal immigration. The key problem we've witnessed over the last 10 years has without a doubt been enforcement of the laws we already have in place. This bill has the potential to be very promising but regardless of how impressive a piece of legislation may seem, if we don't have elected officials who will provide the tools and resources to enforce it, we cannot expect it to solve the overwhelming problem of illegal immigration.
2. The Senate recently passed a bill that, along with enforcement, would grant many of the nation's estimated 12 million illegal immigrants an eventual path to citizenship, along with creating new pathways for immigration. Do you think this bill alone would be effective? Why?
3. What are the top three elements needed for an effective immigration reform?
First and foremost, secure our borders. You can't expect to fix a leaky boat without first stopping up the hole. Second, although some may be fighting to create an expedited pathway to citizenship for illegal immigrants, we must obey the laws that are already in place until we establish new laws. Third, we must provide tools that allow and require businesses to hire legal, documented workers. Businesses should not be unduly burdened to enforce the laws but they should be expected to obey them.
4. President Bush has added National Guard troops to patrol the border with Mexico. What will be the most effective tools for securing the border, troops, walls, technology, and what should be done first?
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