Zeldin Releases New Campaign Video

MASTIC, NY (03/17/2008)(readMedia)-- The endorsed Republican candidate for New York’s First Congressional District today released the latest in a series of videos outlining the campaign’s platform, pledging to champion comprehensive reform of America’s immigration policies.

GOP Candidate Lee Zeldin’s latest video is available on his campaign YouTube page: http://www.youtube.com/user/LeeZeldinforCongress.

The candidate also issued the following statement related to the issue:

As any patriotic American knows, the United States of America is the greatest nation on the planet. And there is a direct correlation between our nation’s successes and the contribution of immigrants. At the same time, ours is a nation built upon the rule of law, and ignoring the governing principles of our society only undermines the value of our democracy. This is one reason why I, unlike my opponent, oppose hiring halls.

Because of all that our nation offers, those seeking entry to the land of opportunity abound, often taxing the limits of our immigration and customs professionals. We welcome well-intentioned folks that want to come to America legally and contribute as law-abiding citizens.

Considering the state of world affairs, the safety and well-being of our nation requires that our immigration system follow an orderly progression. Failing to account for all those crossing our borders will unnecessarily expose us to the threat of those who mean us harm. Because of this, we need to know who is coming into our nation and why.

Likewise, those who enter our nation illegally must be held accountable for their actions. This criminal activity places an undue burden on our honest and hard-working Middle Class. Morally, it is unfair to allow those that enter the U.S. illegally to cut ahead of the honest men and women awaiting entrance via proper channels.

America’s immigration challenges require action; too often our leaders are content with punting the issue. As Congressman, I will champion systemic reform to properly address immigration and, unlike my opponent, will properly fund the effort to secure our borders.

Zeldin served as an aide to State Senator Kenneth P. LaValle. The Shirley resident studied at the University at Albany, graduated from Albany Law School, and earned his commission through Army ROTC. He was a paratrooper, prosecutor and magistrate with the 82nd Airborne Division and XVIII Airborne Corps. In the summer of 2006, he was a JAG attorney deployed to Iraq. He is currently an attorney at Raiser & Kenniff on Long Island.

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