SMITHTOWN, NY — Today was to mark the effective date of the legislation enacted into law by the Stateof Arizona to defend its citizens against the refusal of the Obama Administration to enforce Federal  law. Critical provisions have just been stymied in Federal court.  In support of Governor Jan Brewer and the Arizona Legislature, Chris Cox, Republican Congressional candidate in the First Congressional District, issuedthe following statement:
 
"The Arizona legislature passed common-sense legislation to protect their citizens because the Federal government has completely failed to secure our borders.  Along with Governor Jan Brewer, Senator John McCain, and many of Arizona's leaders, I am deeply disappointed that a Federal judge has blocked key provisions of Arizona's law.  The citizens of Arizona have been subjected to criminal aliens, including violent drug gangs, because our borders are porous.  As a Member of Congress, I will support legislation to strengthen border security and enforce Federal immigration laws," said Chris Cox.
 
"Unlike Tim Bishop who wants to reward illegal immigrants with citizenship under what he calls ‘Earned Legalization,’ I support the rule of law and I oppose amnesty," declared Cox.