Immigration Bill Threatens National Security

New Ad Campaign Featuring Newt Gingrich Blasts Amnesty Bill

Washington, D.C.—Citizens United, a prominent Washington-based conservative grassroots advocacy organization is unveiling a major television advertisement condemning the controversial immigration bill now being considered by Congress.

The ad, which features former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and which was produced by Citizens United president David Bossie, will be seen on cable television nationwide beginning Wednesday as part of a significant national ad buy aimed at demonstrating citizen opposition to a bill that would do nothing to secure America’s porous borders and give citizenship to more than 12 million illegal immigrants.

“The new McCain-Kennedy bill is a grave threat to America’s national security and the rule of law. Almost six years after 9/11, Congress is failing to secure America’s borders. This bill does nothing to distinguish between a terrorist, gang member, or migrant worker crossing our border. Legalizing millions of illegal workers rewards cheaters and makes our laws irrelevant. The outcome will be disastrous if Congress doesn’t listen to the American people,” said David Bossie.

The ad features Newt Gingrich. The script reads:

“Mohammad Atta and several other 9/11 hijackers were in the United States illegally.”

“Today, more than 5 years since that tragic day, our borders remain open to gangs, drug dealers, and terrorists. But instead of protecting the borders, the new McCain-Kennedy immigration plan will instead put millions of people who are in our country illegally, including potential terrorists and gang members, on a path to US Citizenship. The bill does not even allow convicted criminals to be deported.”

“This is wrong…”

Citizens United is a 500,000 member Washington, D.C. based conservative grassroots advocacy organization dedicated to restoring our government to citizens’ control. Citizens United seeks to reassert the traditional American values of limited government, freedom of enterprise, strong families, and national sovereignty and security. Citizens United’s goal is to restore the founding father’s vision of a free nation, guided by the honesty, common sense, and good will of its citizens.

To arrange an interview with David Bossie, please contact Stephen Manfredi at Shirley & Banister Public Affairs at smanfredi@sbpublicaffairs.com or 703-739-5920. To arrange an interview with Newt Gingrich contact Rick Tyler at ricktyler@newt.org or 540-338-1250.

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