Please, DO NOT vote for Niki Tsongas!!!

*from an email I received from the Massachusetts Republican Party. The audio from Dan Rea's NightSide is especially telling and disturbing.*



JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT NIKI’S POSITION ON ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION COULD NOT BE MORE OUT OF TOUCH……..Boston, MA – Massachusetts Republican Chairman Peter G. Torkildsen today released the following statement regarding today’s report in The Boston Herald that Niki Tsongas supports “driver’s licenses for illegal immigrants and a ‘path to citizenship’ for illegal immigrants:”“First they were ‘American citizens,’ then ‘undocumented workers,’ then they were ‘family members.’ Now Niki Tsongas wants illegal immigrants to be granted driver’s licenses despite the fact they have broken American laws. Niki should be reminded that driver’s licenses are not only used to drive cars, they’re used to open bank accounts and to board airplanes. Massachusetts can’t risk representation that doesn’t respect national security and the rule of law.”NOTE: Torkildsen today sent the letter below, along with a copy of The 9/11 Commission Report, to the Tsongas for Congress Campaign Headquarters.Niki Says Illegal Immigrants Are American Citizens:Niki On In-State Tuition For Illegal Immigrants: “Yes, they should….You’re punishing American citizens, they came here unintentionally.” (5th District Congressional Debate, NECN, 10/05/07)• Click Here To Hear Audio(5th District Congressional Debate, NECN, 10/05/07)Niki Says Illegal Immigrants Are “Undocumented Workers” and “Family”:“Speaking about immigration this week with WBZ radio host Dan Rea, Democratic congressional hopeful Niki Tsongas reinforced her illegal-coddling platform.” (Dave Wedge, “Talk about an interesting choice ...,” The Boston Herald, 10/14/07)“During the segment, Tsongas defended using the term ‘undocumented workers’ to describe illegal immigrants. Pressed by Rea as to what she considers an illegal who doesn’t work, she responded: ‘family.’” (Dave Wedge, “Talk about an interesting choice ...,” The Boston Herald, 10/14/07)• Click Here To Hear Audio (“Nightside with Dan Rae,” WBZ-Radio, 10/11/07)Now, Niki Supports Driver’s Licenses For Illegal Immigrants:Tsongas “supports driver’s licenses for illegal immigrants and ‘path to citizenship’ for illegal immigrants.” (Laura Crimaldi, “5th District Candidates All Fired Up,” The Boston Herald, 10/14/07)
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October 14, 2007 Ms. Niki Tsongas Tsongas For Congress Campaign26 Market StreetLowell, MA 01852DELIVERED BY HANDDear Ms. Tsongas:Like many Massachusetts residents, I read in The Boston Herald this morning that you support “driver’s licenses for illegal immigrants and a ‘path to citizenship’ for illegal immigrants.” On your website, however, you claim to “support legislation to implement the recommendations of the 9/11 commission to improve our port and border security.” (http://nikitsongas.com/overview.php) In case you have not had a chance to read it, I have enclosed a copy of The 9/11 Commission Report, which clearly states the following in Recommendation #18:“Secure identification should begin in the United States. The federal government should set standards for the issuance of birth certificates and sources of identification, such as drivers licenses. Fraud in identification documents is no longer just a problem of theft. At many entry points to vulnerable facilities, including gates for boarding aircraft, sources of identification are the last opportunity to ensure that people are who they say they are and to check whether they are terrorists.” (The 9/11 Commission Report, p. 390)I urge you to immediately explain this glaring inconsistency to the voters of the 5th Congressional District. Do you support the implementation of the 9/11 recommendations, or do you support driver’s licenses for illegal immigrants? Sincerely, ~ S ~ Peter G. Torkildsen Chairman Massachusetts Republican Party