Letter from the Governor

December 2, 2004



Mr. Old Blind Dog
Rural Route
Some town in, Texas

Dear Old Blind Dog:

Thank you for taking the time to contact the Office of the Governor regarding immigration.

During Governor Perry's visit with President Fox last November, he reaffirmed his support for a guest worker program that balances our two countries' economic realities along with the need for homeland security. President Bush's proposal reflects those goals.

As a former governor of this state, President Bush understands well the huge impact that immigration has on Texas, as well as the importance of developing a plan that simplifies the legal immigration process while discouraging individuals from entering this country illegally.

Texas will no doubt play a key role in discussions that will help shape a final strategy, and the governor looks forward to working with President Bush in the coming months.

Please let us know whenever we may be of service in the future.

Sincerely,

(signed)
Dede Keith
Administration and Constituent Services
Office of the Governor

DK:kwd

Evidently the fact that we are at war doesn't mean squat!

No "guest workers". Close the border. How hard is that to understand? I wrote him back and told him not to count on my vote if he couldn't get his program straight.