As an elected official, there are many challenges to be faced. None, however, are more important than a secure state. If America does not secure her national borders, then there will be no government to deal with. Loss of national soverignty is quickly followed by the loss of national identity, culture and values. America's very existence hangs in the balance of illegal immigration overwhelming our social and economic resources.

If we are proud to be American, we must be willing to take a stand and demand the defense of America.

Sincerely,

Robert Vasquez

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
8 September 05

Canyon County Commissioner, and candidate for Idaho’s 1st Congressional District, Robert Vasquez today charged Idaho’s Congressional Delegation with seeking to subvert the will of the people, ignore traditional Republican Primary Campaign rules, cater to corporate greed, and pandering to illegal aliens.

“It appears that Idaho’s Congressional delegation has decided to castaway another Republican traditional tenant. They have taken sides in the 1st Congressional District Primary, and picked a dog in this race. The Sorensen Campaign on September 8, 2005, sent out an email announcing that both Idaho Senator’s, and both Congressmen, will ‘extend a helping hand’ to that campaign” Commissioner Vasquez stated.

“It is disappointing to learn that Mike Simpson wasn’t serious about taking a strong stand against illegal aliens as was reported to his Idaho constituents. It would not be possible for Rep. Simpson to oppose the invasion of illegal aliens, while helping the candidate that wants to give Idaho’s jobs to those same illegal aliens” CommissionerVasquez said.

“Republicans in Idaho should be concerned that Idaho’s Congressmen and Senator's support and represent the interests of Corporate business, and give better representation to illegal aliens, than to their fellow Idahoans. Of greater concern, is the apparent anointment of a carpet bagger, and candidate working to keep illegal aliens in Idaho. It seems she would work to find a way to give them amnesty.” Vasquez said

“I ask my fellow Idahoans, to call each of our members in congress and ask if there will also be a fund raiser held at the Mexican Consulate in Washington, D.C. One would think they will want to present their pick to the Mexican government for their approval” Commissioner Vasquez stated.

Lastly, to my fellow Idahoans, and future constituents, I ask “Are you offended that Larry Craig, Mike Crapo, Butch (I want to be Idaho Governor) Otter, and Mike Simpson think you can not make the right decision on May 23, 2006?” Vasquez asked.

• Born in El Paso, Texas, 17 July 49
• Enlisted in the United States Army in 1966 at age 17.
• Tour of duty, Viet Nam, December 1967-October 1968.
• Twice wounded - 28/29 October 1968.
• Military Occupational Specialty: Senior Scout
• Rank: Specialist 4, E/4
  
  Military Awards Earned:
• Two Purple Hearts - Meritorious Service Medal - Meritorious Unit Award
• National Defense Medal –
  • Viet Nam Campaign Medal w/ silver service star (denotes five battle stars).
  • Viet Nam Service Medal w 60 device, Viet-Nam Cross of Gallantry w/Palm.
    
• Life Member of both the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and the Veterans of Foreign Wars
• Elected as Idaho State Commander (and 19th District National Executive Committeeman
• Appointed to serve on the National Finance Committee) for the DAV (1993/95)
  
• 27 year resident of Caldwell, Idaho
• 1991 Graduate, The College of Idaho (Non-traditional student)
• Age 55, two children, a 20 year old daughter, and 17year old son.
  
• Elected as the District One, Canyon County Commissioner in November, 2002 – sworn into Office, January 13, 2003
• Served on the Canyon County Planning and Zoning Commission (1993/95)
• Appointed as Mayor Dick Winder’s Assistant, City of Caldwell, 1995/98)
• CEO, Blackhorse Political Consulting/Campaign Management, 1992/95
• Health and Welfare Community Resources Development Specialist 1991/92
• Idaho department of Corrections Pre-sentence Investigator, 1991/92
  
  
  Actions taken in effort to address illegal aliens:
• April, 2004 – Billed Mexican Consulate $2,009,315.07
• September, 2004 – united Idaho association of Counties in passing Resolution No. 1 – “Require that one must be a citizen of the United States before any application for Indigent Medical welfare will be accepted by the County”
• January, 2005 – persuaded member of the Board of County Commissioners to vote with me to have Canyon County declared a disaster area
  
  (Resulted in Governor refusing to validate the declaration “because the Chairman abstained from VOTING FOR the declaration, BUT He did sign the letter – The Governor used that circumstance to pronounce the Declaration invalid.
  
• February, 2005 - Testified before Idaho State Senate Health and Welfare Committee (resulted in freshman Senator John McGee making a “motion to hold in committee” effectively killing any chance to vote on the Bill)
• March, 2005 – Contacted and spoke with Johnson Bell attorney’s regarding viability of filing Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organization law suit against Canyon County employers hiring illegal aliens.