Is George Bush geting soft in the last days of his "retirement"

US to give amnesty to 'Robin Hoods'
Washington (dpa) - Republicans and Democrats in the US Senate agreed Thursday on a bill overhauling immigration laws, including a "guest worker" programme and a path to citizenship for an estimated 11 million illegal migrants in the United States.
US President George W Bush, who has made immigration reform a top priority of his domestic agenda, welcomed the deal. The bill requires approval by the full Senate and the lower House of Representatives.
Negotiators for the two parties agreed to double the number of border guards, boost enforcement against employers that hire illegal workers and crack down on smugglers, Democratic Senator Ted Kennedy said.
Once the enforcement goals are met, the plan would create a temporary worker programme to reduce the pressure on US borders and allow workers to come to the US "for a short period of time" to fill jobs Americans don't want, Bush said.
"This proposal delivers an immigration system that is secure, productive, orderly and fair," Bush said in a statement. "Our immigration system is badly in need of reform."
Bush said he hopes to sign the bill into law by the end of this year.
Illegal immigrants would have to pay a fine, learn English, pay US taxes and pass a background check before they can be considered for legal status. Thais call such illegals "Robin Hoods."
In applying for a work permit and citizenship, they would have to get in line behind all of those who have followed the law. Most future immigration will be based on family ties.
Bush said the plan would bring illegal immigrants "out of the shadows without amnesty and without animosity." But the plan is likely to run into opposition from many Republicans in the House who view believe the concessions to illegal migrants go too far.

Is George getting soft, since when did he like immigrants?

From the Bangkok Post

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