As you may have seen on the news last week,
hundreds of illegal immigrants – mostly women and children – were flown from
Texas to Arizona and inhumanely left at Greyhound bus stations in Phoenix and
Tucson because of a lack of federal immigration resources in Texas.
It was another snapshot of all that’s wrong with
immigration policy under the Obama administration – as if anyone needed more
evidence. Their idea of a “solution” is always to shift the problem to someone
else, in this case to the people of Arizona. Federal authorities lecture us on
our own responsibilities, and then they abandon illegal immigrants – in 100-plus
degree heat, and in a state already dealing with Washington’s consistent failure
to control the border.
To hold the Obama administration
accountable, tomorrow I will formally request that Arizona Congressman Paul
Gosar, who serves on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, seek
an immediate inquiry into the matter. If Rep. Gosar and Chairman
Darrell Issa take the lead in calling this hearing, then Congress can get at the
truth, and force the administration to explain its scandalous neglect of
responsibility. That would be at least one step toward a change in federal
policy – one of many that are needed to enforce immigration laws and to meet a
basic constitutional obligation.
At the same time, we also demand answers from the
Obama administration explaining its years-long betrayal of duty in the care of
veterans, including Arizona veterans who ran out of time waiting for care from
the Phoenix VA. Here, too, is a national scandal with an Arizona focus – and
fundamental reform should begin with Arizona leaders.
If you agree, I hope you’ll join me in signing a
petition seeking immediate corrective action from Washington – in both
immigration policy and in veterans affairs. The Obama administration
may not be serious about either issue, but here’s a chance to show them that we
are. To add your name to this cause, please go to stopobama.dougducey.com.
Thank you,
Doug Ducey
