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For Immediate Release

April 18, 2006

Lanny M. Brown LannyMBrown@cox.net

GOLDWATER: GOVERNOR VETO FURTHER RISKS SAFETY OF ARIZONA

Don Goldwater, the leading Republican candidate for Governor and author of the Goldwater Reform Immigration Plan (GRIP), criticized the Governor's veto yesterday of SB1157 that would have permitted local law enforcement--in their normal course of duties, to arrest illegal immigrants anywhere in the state for trespassing, and commended conservative lawmakers for tackling the issue.

"The Governor's pandering to the half million illegal invaders of Arizona must come to a stop. Her opposition to this bill is not about immigration or the Constitution--but about re-election politics. It is no coincidence that the governor vetoed this bill after thousands of illegal aliens closed downtown Phoenix demanding equal rights for lawbreakers and threatening car bombings and other terrorist acts if a wall is built to defend our sovereignty. This is the United States and we have legal processes whereby good people can join and be welcomed to our great nation. We don't need to pander to those coming illegally," said Goldwater, whose lead in statewide polls of the Republican field of candidates continues to grow.

"Local law enforcement continues to be held hostage by those that would handcuff our officers and allow terrorists, drug dealers, and murderers to wander freely throughout Arizona. If my hard working neighbor trespasses on my property the police can arrest them but they can't arrest an illegal alien drug dealer who is trespassing? It is time to stop calling this an immigration issue. This is an illegal invasion of our border that does not discriminate on intent, race, creed, sex, or religion. When the federal agents tested the Canadian border several weeks ago it was the same issue regardless of national origin or which border. Will the Governor not allow local law enforcement to arrest Al Qaeda illegally trespassing?"

“Legislators should be commended for their efforts to address this problem. Legislative leadership showed true patriotism in passing this bill,” Goldwater continued. "Senator Barbara Leff, President Bennett, Speaker Weiers and other legislators that supported this bill are true patriots defending Arizona,” Goldwater proclaimed.

Goldwater continued his challenge to the Federal Government to build a wall and called upon state leaders to pressure the Federal Government to follow the Constitution which requires them to protect the borders of the U.S.: "Washington, we are being invaded. When will you build us this wall and protect the U.S. and Arizona?"

For more information on the Goldwater Reform Immigration Plan (GRIP), that includes the Security of our Homes and the Safety of our Streets, visit www.goldwaterforgovernor.org. Lanny M. Brown Amy Levine Polly Gable Media Relations Director Campaign Scheduler Operations Director LannyMBrown@cox.net achazlev@aol.com pollgable@earthlink.net 480.215.5116 602.570.6448 480-474- 2449 www.goldwater4governor.org