More Michelle Malkin
February 1, 2008
Contrast McCain’s open borders backers and staffers with Gov. Mitt Romney’s new
immigration enforcement adviser–one of the brightest minds and experienced architects
of homeland security:
Today, Kris Kobach, noted immigration policy expert and head of the Kansas Republican
Party, announced his endorsement of Governor Mitt Romney. Kobach will serve as an
adviser to Governor Romney on border security and immigration reform issues.
“For years, Kris Kobach has distinguished himself in his work to ensure that our
immigration system respects the rule of law and ends illegal immigration while
protecting the legal immigration that has made our country great. He knows firsthand
how important it is that we protect our country by securing our borders and rejecting
amnesty proposals. I look forward to working with Kris as we tackle this critical
challenge,” said Governor Romney.
Joining Romney for President, Kobach said, “Of all the Republican presidential
candidates, Governor Romney has outlined the clearest vision for how we are going to
end illegal immigration in this country. More importantly, he has the record to back
up his words. When he was Governor, he vetoed a bill that would have rewarded illegal
aliens with in-state tuition rates, and he also increased cooperation between state
and federal law enforcement. In one of our country’s most liberal states, he stood up
for the enforcement of immigration laws. He will do the same as President.”
Background On Kris Kobach:
Kris Kobach Is A Noted Immigration Expert, Professor Of Law And Head Of The Kansas
Republican Party. In 1996, Professor Kobach joined the University of Missouri –
Kansas City School of Law (UMKC) faculty. In 2001, he was awarded a White House
Fellowship serving in the office of U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft. There he
would serve as the Attorney General’s chief adviser on immigration law and border
security. After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Kobach was charged with the Department of
Justice’s (DOJ) efforts to tighten border security and implement the National
Security Entry-Exit Registration System. Before leaving DOJ in 2003, he led the
reform of the immigration court system. Professor Kobach has litigated a number of
high-profile immigration lawsuits including representing the city of Hazleton,
Pennsylvania. He is a Senior Counsel at the Immigration Reform Law Institute. At the
Law School, he teaches Constitutional law and immigration law.
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