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Administration)? His comments on WORLD NEWS TONIGHT: (Charles Gibson anchor)
The president also expressed disappointment that his efforts to pass comprehensive immigration reform fell short.
“I firmly believe that the immigration debate really didn't show the true nature of America as a welcoming society,” Bush said of the harsh rhetoric that raged on Capitol Hill before the 2006 elections. “I fully understand we need to enforce law and enforce borders. But the debate took on a tone that undermined the true greatness of America, which is that we welcome people who want to work hard and support their families.”
Political analysts see those debates as a catalyst in moving Hispanic votes away from the Republican Party. In 2004, Bush won 44 percent of the Hispanic vote, while John McCain won just 31 percent of the Hispanic vote this year, according to national exit polls."
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The president also expressed disappointment that his efforts to pass comprehensive immigration reform fell short.
“I firmly believe that the immigration debate really didn't show the true nature of America as a welcoming society,” Bush said of the harsh rhetoric that raged on Capitol Hill before the 2006 elections. “I fully understand we need to enforce law and enforce borders. But the debate took on a tone that undermined the true greatness of America, which is that we welcome people who want to work hard and support their families.”
Political analysts see those debates as a catalyst in moving Hispanic votes away from the Republican Party. In 2004, Bush won 44 percent of the Hispanic vote, while John McCain won just 31 percent of the Hispanic vote this year, according to national exit polls."
www.abcnews.com/