2006 Michigan Senate Debate: on Immigration


Debbie Stabenow: Opposed immigration bill because it cost us jobs

Q: Do you support path to citizenship for illegal immigrants?

STABENOW: I voted no, because it went too far and cost us jobs. I do think it's important to have border security and legal system that is fair and effective. My focus is on our jobs that we're losing because of failed policies.

BOUCHARD: Border security is big issue for me. I'm against illegal immigration. 52% of illegal immigrants caught had criminal backgrounds. She voted for and then against border fence.

Source: 2006 Michigan Senate Debate in Grand Rapids Oct 15, 2006

Mike Bouchard: 52% of illegal immigrants have criminal backgrounds

Q: Do you support path to citizenship for illegal immigrants?

STABENOW: I voted no, because it went too far and cost us jobs. I do think it's important to have border security and legal system that is fair and effective. My focus is on our jobs that we're losing because of failed policies.

BOUCHARD: Border security is big issue for me. I'm against illegal immigration. 52% of illegal immigrants caught had criminal backgrounds. She voted for and then against border fence.

Source: 2006 Michigan Senate Debate in Grand Rapids, x-ref Stabenow Oct 15, 2006

  • The above quotations are from Sen. Debbie Stabenow debates Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard, Oct. 15 2006, hosted by WGVU in Grand Rapids and shown on Michigan public TV stations at 8 p.m. Sunday evening. Transcribed by “Liberal, Loud, and Proud.”.
  • Click here for definitions & background information on Immigration.
  • Click here for more quotes by Debbie Stabenow on Immigration.
  • Click here for more quotes by Mike Bouchard on Immigration.
2008 Presidential contenders on Immigration:
Republicans:
Chmn.John Cox
Mayor Rudy Giuliani
Gov.Mike Huckabee
Rep.Duncan Hunter
Sen.John McCain
Rep.Ron Paul
Gov.Mitt Romney
Sen.Fred Thompson
Democrats:
Sen.Hillary Clinton
Sen.John Edwards
Sen.Mike Gravel
Rep.Dennis Kucinich
Sen.Barack Obama
Third Parties:
Green: Rep.Cynthia McKinney
Socialist: Brian Moore
Independent: Mayor Mike Bloomberg
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