April 26, 2010

Washington, DC – Nevada Senator Harry Reid today issued the following statement following Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons comments about immigration reform:

“I’m glad Governor Gibbons recognizes the need for immigration reform that secures our borders, holds employers accountable, and requires the 12 million people who are here illegally to get right with the law.  As the governor should know, no one has spent more time on this issue in the Senate than I have.  Unfortunately, even though the last immigration reform bill was supported by then-President George W. Bush, Republicans blocked it. The Senate is going to try once again to pass reform that is tough on people who break the law, fair to taxpayers and practical to implement.  If Governor Gibbons is sincere in his desire to reform our broken immigration system, I hope he will encourage his fellow Republicans to begin working with us on solutions, rather than just saying ‘no’.”
 

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