Kuhl on Spitzer Dropping License Plan

Congressman Kuhl just released the following statement:

As many of you are aware, this morning Gov. Spitzer announced that he would be dropping his plan to allow illegal immigrants to obtain New York State driver’s licenses. He said that the opposition is just too overwhelming to move forward. I am pleased to see that the Governor decided to put the safety of millions of citizens above granting privileges to those who entered this country illegally.

While I sat in the meeting with Governor Spitzer and the rest of the New York’s Congressional Delegation I began thinking about how significant it is that due to the public outcry against this fatally flawed plan, the Governor is going to drop his plan. It is a testament to the strength of our democracy when the people’s voice is heard so loud that it stops dangerous legislation.

In this post I would like to recognize and thank of all of the New Yorkers who called into my office and all of the county workers who made it known that they would not break the law for the governor. It is because of the public outcry, that this dangerous and potentially destructive plan will not go into effect in the state of New York. The citizens of New York can rest assured that their voices have been heard and their security has been ensured.

Spitzer's Driver's License Plan Crashes, Burns

Due to his poll numbers taking a nose-dive, Governor Spitzer has dropped his controversial driver's license plan, which would have granted illegal aliens the opportunity to apply for driver's license in our state. The public outcry against this moronic plan was tremendous, from county clerks to state officials, but Congressman Kuhl deserves our special thanks for speaking out against this plan from the very beginning.

Kuhl Introduces Resolution on Driver's Licenses for Illegals

From the New York Times:

Two Republicans — Representatives Tom Latham of Iowa and John Randy Kuhl Jr. of western New York — have introduced a resolution calling on Congress to condemn any proposal to issue licenses to illegal immigrants. The resolution would have no binding effect on states. But its authors hope to draw attention to the issue, and describe the resolution as a first step toward building opposition to the policy, according to Congressional aides.

Congressman Kuhl Takes on Spitzer on Illegal Immigration

Yet another reason why we should re-elect this man: