Congressman Steve King's Opening Statement at 9/30/10 Hearing on Illegal Immigration

Congressman Steve King (R-IA) delivered this statement at the beginning of the 9/30/10 Immigration Subcommittee hearing on the subject of illegal immigrants' impact on the American economy.

King presented evidence into the record to directly refute claims made by advocates of amnesty for illegal immigrants. In particular, King referenced expert testimony showing that low-skilled immigrants are a drain on the US economy. As one example, King cited research showing that households headed by low-skilled immigrants receive $30,160 per year in government benefits while paying only $10,573 per year in taxes. This results in a cost to the American taxpayer of $89 billion a year.

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[Fleos92]

Where can i find the whole hearing video?

[robertoct]

@quaffer22 real solution!!!

what about the 11 million???

[song7791]

legalize them so they pay taxes, fine them for nation revenue! and not everybody coming from mexico mr king! this guy got no solution to the problem!

[quaffer22]

@robertoct

He already said it: "Rule Of Law".

The federal government need only Enforce the Law.

We are a Constitutional Republic [rule of law - law is king] - not a Democracy [rule by majority - mobocracy - mob-rule].

Once illegals and businesses know enforcement is coming; they will take immediate steps to avoid prosecution.

Simple, huh?

[robertoct]

ok we got the idea

how do u solve the problem?