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One of These Things is Not Like the Other : Obama Changes Response to Sanctuary Questionnaire

08:24 H | Topics: Immigration - Internet - US Presidential Race 2008

On Friday, The Sanctuary released the Obama campaign's response to an extensive questionnaire on immigration and related issues. Almost immediately, the Obama camp asked us not to publish the responses, saying they had a new, fresh, clean response.

Of course it was too late. The answers were up and were not going to be retracted. The changes? See after the jump.

3. What policy conditions would comprehensive immigration reform have to meet in order for you to support it? Please be specific. I fought in the U.S. Senate for comprehensive immigration reform. And I will make it a top priority in my first year as president. Not just because we need to secure our borders and get control of who comes into our country. And not just because we have to crack down on employers abusing undocumented immigrants. But because we have to finally bring the 12 million undocumented out of the shadows. We should require them to pay a fine, learn English, abide by the law, and go to the back of the line for citizenship – behind those who came here legally. But we cannot – and should not – deport 12 million people. That would turn American into something we're not. …. 17. Do you support the Uniting American Families Act, the bill that would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow permanent partners of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents, including same-sex partners, to obtain permanent residency? I strongly support equal treatment for LGBT bi-national couples under our immigration laws. Equal treatment means equal rights, equal obligations, and equal standards. I would sponsor legislation that accomplishes all three goals. I believe that changes need to be made to improve the Uniting American Families Act so as to clarify the "permanent partner" standard that will be applied to same-sex couples -- both to ensure fully equal treatment and to minimize the potential for fraud and abuse of the immigration system

Via / The Sanctuary

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