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The Politics of 'And'

RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman delivered remarks at the 2006 Republican National Committee State Chairmans Meeting.

So lets accept the and premise:

We are a nation of immigrants.

And we are a nation of laws.

And together, we must practice the politics of and, forging a new way, a solution that recognizes these two essential concepts.

Because if we give up on either one

If we close ourselves off to the very lifeblood that gives our nation strength and vitality

Or if we say anything goes, to heck with our laws and system of justice

Then we have given up on America.

Mr. Mehlman's speech is too long to post here: go take a look. I provide the key teaser above. The man has me cheering and clapping by pushing the politics of 'and'. Immigration is not an either/or problem, it's an 'and' problem. We can have security AND immigration, respect for the law AND humane behavior. He gets it, and I wish I'd written this speech.

Posted by: Steve White 2006-05-06

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