Congressman Tancredo retraction press release, 2002

с Retraction from Congressman Tancredo Regarding Congressman Ehrlich’s Position WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Tom Tancredo (R-CO) appeared on WCBM, 1090 AM radio in Baltimore, Maryland this past Tuesday. When pressed by commentator Tom Marr, Congressman Tancredo stated that Congressman Bob Ehrlich (R-MD) opposed H.R. 1885, a bill that expedites processing for temporary visa applications for certain qualified immigrants. Rep. Tancredo has since learned that his statement was incorrect. Rep. Tancredo has obtained voting records from May 21, 2001 indicating Rep. Ehrlich’s support for such temporary extensions. However, the incorrect information was sent by a WCBM listener to the G. Gordon Liddy Show. Rep. Ehrlich’s vote was then the topic of a discussion that was based entirely on the incorrect statements made on WCBM. Rep. Tancredo regrets any misunderstanding. Rep. Tancredo’s original statement was based on a 1997 vote in which Rep. Ehrlich opposed granting permanent extensions of such applications. While Congressman Ehrlich continues to oppose permanent extensions, he supports temporary extensions in exigent circumstances. The House of Representatives approved H.R. 1885, with Rep. Ehrlich’s support, on May 21, 2001, on a bipartisan vote of 336-43. Again, the House approved this amended legislation on March 12, 2002, with two-thirds of the House, including Rep. Ehrlich, voting in favor of the legislation. ###