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Johnny Isakson's Position Statement on Immigration
I have always drawn a clear distinction between legal and illegal immigration, those people who come to our country legally should be welcomed. At the same time, the defense of our nation begins with securing our borders, and ending the opportunity for illegal entry. I support a comprehensive border security plan to combat illegal immigration, drug and alien smuggling and violent activity on the southwest border. I do not believe in offering amnesty or any special pathway to citizenship for individuals who are here illegally, and I believe that immigrants should pursue citizenship by getting in line and complying with the same rules that are already in place for any other immigrants.
I have been working hard to address one of the most important domestic issues in the United States. I will continue my efforts because I believe it is absolutely critical to our state and to this nation that we secure the borders and restore credibility to our immigration system.
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Immigration News Releases
- June 20, 2012 - Isakson, Chambliss to President: You can't bypass Congress
- May 27, 2010 - Isakson Criticizes Senate’s Rejection of Amendments to Improve Border Security
- May 26, 2010 - Isakson, Chambliss Co-Sponsor Amendment to Add 6,000 National Guard Troops on Southwest Border
- February 4, 2010 - Isakson, Chambliss: Improving Immigration Laws Will Help Unemployment
- January 22, 2010 - Isakson, Chambliss Co-Sponsor Legislation to Close Critical Security Gaps in Visa Screening Process
- November 20, 2009 - Isakson, Chambliss Criticize Administration’s Comments Favoring Legalization Program for Undocumented Workers
- May 21, 2008 - Isakson, Chambliss Praise Senate’s Rejection of Amnesty Provision in Emergency War Supplemental Bill
- May 20, 2008 - Chambliss, Isakson Urge Democratic Leader to Strip Agricultural Worker Provisions from Emergency War Supplemental Bill
- April 25, 2008 - Isakson, Chambliss Praise Plan to Add Federal Prosecutors Along Southwest Border
- March 13, 2008 - Isakson, Chambliss Vote to Protect English in the Workplace
- March 13, 2008 - Chambliss, Isakson Vote to Expand Immigration Enforcement
- March 5, 2008 - Chambliss, Isakson Introduce Legislation to Help Local and State Law Enforcement Combat Illegal Immigration
- March 5, 2008 - Senators Form Border Security and Enforcement First Caucus
- November 7, 2007 - Chambliss, Isakson Criticize Democratic Leaders’ Decision to Eliminate Border Security Funds from Defense Appropriations Bill
- October 3, 2007 - Isakson, Chambliss Praise Approval of Funds to Secure U.S. Border
- August 10, 2007 - Isakson, Chambliss: Border Security Announcement Positive Step Forward
- July 27, 2007 - Isakson, Chambliss Praise Passage of Amendment Calling for Emergency Supplemental to Secure U.S. Border
- July 26, 2007 - Isakson, Chambliss Praise Approval of Funds to Secure U.S. Border
- July 25, 2007 - Isakson, Chambliss Renew Call for Emergency Supplemental to Secure U.S. Border
- July 13, 2007 - Chambliss, Isakson Continue to Urge Commitment to Border Security
- June 28, 2007 - Isakson Urges Swift Action on Border Security, Renews Call for Emergency Supplemental to Secure U.S. Border
- June 12, 2007 - Isakson, Chambliss Send a Message on Immigration to President Bush: Show Commitment to Border Security
- June 8, 2007 - Isakson, Chambliss: Immigration Bill Not Good Enough For Georgia
- May 24, 2007 - Proposal respects our values (Opinion Editorial)
- May 22, 2007 - Isakson: Securing the Border Must Come First in Immigration Reform
- May 21, 2007 - Isakson Votes to Begin Senate Debate on Immigration
- May 17, 2007 - Isakson Optimistic Over Bipartisan Effort to Reach Compromise on Immigration
- May 4, 2007 - Border security is first step in halting illegal immigration (Opinion Editorial)
- February 20, 2007 - Isakson Travels to U.S.-Mexico Border with Homeland Security Secretary Chertoff
- January 18, 2007 - Isakson Introduces Comprehensive Immigration Legislation to Secure America’s Borders
- October 26, 2006 - Isakson Praises Signing of Border Security Legislation, Renews Call for Emergency Supplemental to Secure U.S. Border
- September 29, 2006 - Isakson Praises Passage of Border Security Legislation, Renews Call for Emergency Supplemental to Secure U.S. Border
- September 21, 2006 - Isakson Urges Action on Border Security, Renews Call for Emergency Supplemental to Secure U.S. Border
- August 2, 2006 - Isakson Co-Sponsors Amendment to Authorize Emergency Spending to Secure U.S. Border
- July 14, 2006 - Isakson Proposes Emergency Supplemental to Secure U.S. Border
- July 5, 2006 - Isakson Praises President’s Willingness to Consider Border-Security-First Approach to Immigration Reform
- June 28, 2006 - Isakson, Chambliss Call for Border-Security-First Approach to Immigration Reform
- May 25, 2006 - Isakson Voices Dismay at Senate’s Refusal to Put Border Security First
- May 22, 2006 - Isakson Voices Disappointment at Senate’s Failure to Address Wage Fairness for Farmers
- May 16, 2006 - Isakson Voices Disappointment at Senate’s Failure to Put Border Security First
- May 15, 2006 - Isakson Statement on President’s Immigration Address
- May 12, 2006 - Isakson: No Guest Worker Plan Until U.S. Border Is Secure
- April 26, 2006 - Isakson Praises Passage of Measure to Fund Improved Border Security
- April 25, 2006 - Isakson Praises Measure to Fund Improved Border Security
- April 11, 2006 - Security of our borders must come first (Opinion Editorial)
- April 7, 2006 - Isakson Voices Dismay at Senate’s Refusal to Put Border Security First
- March 30, 2006 - Isakson: No Guest Worker Plan Until Department of Homeland Security Certifies That U.S. Border Is Secure
- March 16, 2006 - Isakson Works With Senate Budget Chairman to Improve Border Security
- March 9, 2006 - Isakson Introduces Legislation to Secure America’s Borders
- December 26, 2005 - Isakson Criticizes Mexican Officials for Encouraging Illegal Immigration
- July 12, 2005 - Senate Passes Isakson Amendment Calling on U.S. and Mexico to Improve Border Security
- July 5, 2005 - Isakson Introduces Legislation to Improve Enforcement of Immigration Laws
- May 10, 2005 - Isakson Hails Passage of Immigration Reforms Along with Additional Funds for Iraq
- April 14, 2005 - Isakson Seeks to Attach Immigration Provisions to Iraq Spending Bill
- April 13, 2005 - Isakson Voices Disappointment Over Senate's Failure to Address Immigration Reform
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Immigration Floor Statements
- May 22, 2007 - Floor Statement on Immigration Legislation
- January 18, 2007 - Floor Statement on Immigration Legislation
- September 20, 2006 - Floor Statement on Border Security
- August 2, 2006 - Floor Statement on Emergency Supplemental to Secure U.S. Border
- July 14, 2206 - Floor Statement on Emergency Supplemental to Secure U.S. Border
- May 23, 2006 - Floor Statement on the Kennedy Amendment to the Immigration Bill
- May 22, 2006 - Floor Statement on the Chambliss Amendment to the Immigration Bill
- May 16, 2006 - Floor Statement on the Isakson Amendment to the Immigration Bill
- March 31, 2006 - Floor Statement on Border Security
- March 30, 2006 - Floor Statement on Border Security
- July 11, 2005 - Floor Statement on Immigration
- April 13, 2005 - Floor Statement on Immigration Reform
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Immigration News Clips
- May 18, 2007 - Colleagues heap praise on Isakson, Atlanta Journal Constitution
- May 12, 2007 - Isakson pivotal to bill on immigration, Atlanta Journal Constitution
- January 22, 2007 - Isakson's illegals bill seems promising, Marietta Daily Journal
- January 22, 2007 - Isakson's plan a good start, Macon Telegraph
- January 21, 2007 - Isakson's plan to police border beats fence idea, Gainesville Times
- January 19, 2007 - Isakson offers border proposal: Immigration reform gets another look, Atlanta Journal Constitution
- January 19, 2007 - Isakson, Alexander try to kick-start immigration debate, Chattanooga Times Free Press
- July 10, 2006 - Isakson Still Hopes to Pull ‘Trigger’ to Reach Compromise on Immigration, CQ Today
- July 9, 2006 - Isakson's triggers on target on immigration, Marietta Daily Journal
- June 19, 2006 - Prominent Conservatives and Civic Leaders Urge President Bush and Congress to Back Enforcement First on Immigration, Hudson Institute
- June 7, 2006 - Georgia senators are in right place on immigration, Athens Banner Herald
- May 31, 2006 - Immigration reform: Isakson still has the right idea, Marietta Daily Journal
- May 28, 2006 - Isakson a vocal force in immigration reform, Atlanta Journal Constitution
- May 20, 2006 - Isakson's plan loses - for now: But the fight for sensible immigration reform goes on, Augusta Chronicle
- May 18, 2006 - Stakes too high to misfire on immigration reform , Marietta Daily Journal
- May 18, 2006 - Secure our borders, then do the rest, Chattanooga Times Free Press
- May 17, 2006 - Bringing order to border is key to reform plans, Gainesville Times
- March 22, 2006 - Isakson has the right idea on immigration, Jackson Herald
- February 25, 2006 - Sen. Isakson: Border more secure, Dalton Daily Citizen
- February 24, 2006 - Isakson: States Must Do What They Can, But Won't Solve Illegal Problems Alone, Insider Advantage Georgia
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Immigration Photos
U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson speaks to a Customs and Border Protection officer during a trip to the Arizona-Mexico border with Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff and six other members of Congress.
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