Pearce: “While last week’s votes were a setback, we have fought these battles before and prevailed. We will prevail again.”

by David Safier

I doubt anyone is resting easy after Russell Pearce's 5 anti-immigrant bills were defeated, but if you were, Pearce is putting you on notice in an op ed in Politico.

The Arizona Senate on March 18 voted down five immigration bills I supported — most notably, one addressing the issue of birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants.

While I was disappointed with last week’s votes, it was not the last word on illegal immigration in Arizona. I am not backing off from in demanding our laws be enforced.

I know that the Arizona-led battle to enforce U.S. immigration laws cannot be won overnight.

Pearce cites his perserverance in pushing through SB1070 after earlier failed attempts.

No one can say he didn't warn us.