Dean Barkley on Immigration

Independent Senate challenger

Opposes Mexico Totalization Agreement & benefits to illegals

Q: If the President signs the final Executive Totalization Social Security Agreement with Mexico it could lead to Social Security benefits going to individuals who worked in the U.S. while illegal. Do you support the Totalization Agreement?

A: I would oppose signing the Agreement.

Source: Senior Citizens League Guide to the 2008 US Senate Campaigns Oct 10, 2008

Don't allow illegal immigrants to earn citizenship

Q: Do you support the statement, "Allow illegal immigrants to earn citizenship"?

A: Do not support. What we need is a system to allow workers from Mexico to enter our country legally to find work.

Source: Email interview on 2008 Senate race with OnTheIssues.org Aug 13, 2008

Extra federal aid for immigrants' social services

Provide extra federal aid to states with higher numbers of immigrants for necessary medical and social services.

Source: Congressional 1996 National Political Awareness Test Nov 1, 1996

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