Statement by Bill McCollum On President Obama’s Remarks on Immigration Reform

“President Obama has once again missed the point on immigration reform, announcing a massive overhaul proposal void of specifics that fails to address how the Federal government will fulfill its two foremost responsibilities – securing our borders and enforcing our nation’s immigration laws. President Obama’s failure to do this has unfairly left the burden of solving America’s illegal immigration problems to state and local leaders and law enforcement.

“Instead of offering solutions to crack down on illegal immigration, President Obama’s plan would allow amnesty for illegal aliens, rewarding those who break the law and penalizing the ones who play by the rules. States like Arizona have been forced to step up measures to address illegal immigration, and it’s time for Florida to do more as well. Our nation is a nation of laws, and as Governor, I will advance policies to crack down on illegal immigration, empower Florida law enforcement officers and uphold the rule of law.”

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