New RNC chief backs bill with guest-worker plan

Posted on: February 2nd, 2007
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“Sen. Mel Martinez of Florida, the Republican National Committees new general chairman, wants Congress to pass an immigration bill this year that will include a guest-worker program with “earned citizenship” requirements for illegal aliens.

Mr. Martinez, whose election encountered sharp opposition from some RNC members who think his support for giving illegal aliens a path to citizenship is a thinly veiled form of amnesty, said, “I dont support deporting these people because I dont believe thats a realistic approach.” “

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