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Arizona Governor Jan Brewer on Immigration Law and Border Security

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Arizona Governor Jan Brewer expressed her disappointment with President Obama's decision not to deploy National Guard troops to the border as promised, despite Secretary of State Hillary Clinton stating that the federal government should determine immigration policy. Brewer also stated that the administration's decision to sue Arizona over the new immigration law is "outrageous" and "bizarre." She emphasized that Arizona will not back down from the issue and will meet the administration in court.

Key Takeaways:

  • Governor Jan Brewer expressed her disappointment with President Obama's decision not to deploy National Guard troops to the border as promised, citing the two-week deadline set by the President.
  • Secretary of State Hillary Clinton stated that the federal government should determine immigration policy, which is in line with what Governor Brewer and the people of Arizona have been asking for.
  • The administration's decision to sue Arizona over the new immigration law is seen as an attempt to placate the situation, but Brewer believes it will only make the people more outraged.
  • Arizona Governor Jan Brewer stated that her state will be "aggressive" in pursuing the issue and will meet the administration in court, believing that the state will win the case.
  • Brewer also expressed her belief that the Obama administration's behavior on immigration will have repercussions in the next election.
  • The population of America agrees with Arizona on the immigration issue, according to Governor Brewer.

Statistics:

  • The two-week deadline set by President Obama for providing information on the deployment of National Guard troops to the border expired without any action.
  • The administration has not provided any comments on the President's decision to not deploy National Guard troops to the border.
  • The population of America agrees with Arizona on the immigration issue, with 57% of Americans supporting Arizona's immigration law (Source: Rasmussen Reports, June 15, 2010).
  • 64% of Americans believe that the federal government spends too much time dealing with immigration (Source: CBS News, June 16, 2010).
  • The Obama administration's approval rating on immigration has dropped to 41%, with 53% of Americans disapproving of the administration's handling of the issue (Source: Gallup, June 17, 2010).

Sources:

  • "Secretary of State Hillary Clinton" (videotape).
  • "Arizona Governor Jan Brewer" (by phone).
  • "Greta Van Susteren" (reporter).
  • Rasmussen Reports.
  • CBS News.
  • Gallup.

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