FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Jim Billimoria

May 17, 2007

Phone: (202) 225-4501 or

Jim.billimoria@mail.house.gov

Amnesty Proposal Compromises the Rule of Law

Washington, DC – Rep. Tom Price (GA-06-R) issued the following statement after the Senate announced an agreement on their comprehensive immigration/amnesty reform package:

“The crisis of illegal immigration becomes worse with each passing day,” said Price. “What the Senate proposed today would result in amnesty for many who are in our nation illegally.”

“Though the border security measures would be potentially helpful, this bill is one step forward and two steps backward. True immigration reform means getting a handle on today’s crisis by enforcing the rule of law and ensuring border security.

“The ‘compromise’ announced today will reward illegal aliens with the ability to bypass those who have obeyed our laws and followed the rules.

“What kind of message does this send to the millions of immigrants from around the world who have waited years to gain legal access to our nation? All that is compromised with this proposal is America’s Rule of Law.”