President Obama to Illegal Immigrants - We Are Not Going to Deport You

President Obama announced a plan Thursday night to mainstream millions of illegal immigrants with an executive order allowing them to stay instead of facing deportation, bringing howls from Republicans who complained about so-called ‘anchor babies’ helping their illegal parents remain in the U.S.

The president calmly explained in a 16-minute speech – subtitled in Spanish – the parameters of what angry Republicans are calling a lawless ‘amnesty.’

‘We’re going to offer the following deal,’ he said: ‘If you’ve been in America for more than five years; if you have children who are American citizens or legal residents; if you register, pass a criminal background check, and you’re willing to pay your fair share of taxes – you’ll be able to apply to stay in this country temporarily, without fear of deportation.’
‘You can come out of the shadows and get right with the law.’
‘That’s what this deal is. Now let’s be clear about what it isn’t,’ the president cautioned.
‘This deal does not apply to anyone who has come to this country recently. It does not apply to anyone who might come to America illegally in the future. It does not grant citizenship, or the right to stay here permanently, or offer the same benefits that citizens receive – only Congress can do that.’
‘All we’re saying is we’re not going to deport you.’

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Posted: at 21-11-2014 09:36 AM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero

It says it is a TEMPORARY path to get legal, it is NOT amnesty!

Posted: at 21-11-2014 09:48 AM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Nice President

Posted: at 21-11-2014 09:55 AM (9 years ago) | Upcoming

Good one

Posted: at 21-11-2014 09:59 AM (9 years ago) | Hero

alright

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Posted: at 21-11-2014 10:05 AM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero

Good

Posted: at 21-11-2014 10:21 AM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac

 

Posted: at 21-11-2014 10:47 AM (9 years ago) | Hero

Cool

Posted: at 21-11-2014 12:10 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Good speech and a strategic move

Posted: at 21-11-2014 01:27 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Nice but it doesn't  favor new come in..so my fellow naijapals..make una nor ave it in mind to come down here...I know some of una don dey plan..on how to take underground come....una go dey disappointed. ..@dickman2 hope u hear me

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Posted: at 21-11-2014 03:26 PM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero