Lou Barletta Quotes

Lou Barletta — American Politician born on January 28, 1956,

Louis J. Barletta is an American politician who has been the U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 11th congressional district since 2011. He is a member of the Republican Party. He served as Mayor of Hazleton, Pennsylvania, from 2000 to 2010, and as Mayor he was known for his vocal opposition to illegal immigration and his efforts to keep undocumented immigrants out of the city... (wikipedia)

The federal government has failed us, so we, the elected officials of small-town America, are getting tough with illegal immigration.

In a city that is barely getting by with its small budget, something like illegal immigration can be the difference from being able to provide the level of public service that people expect.

Big government doesn't work! It just doesn't work!

Mayors do not have that authority to pick and choose what laws they're going to enforce.

I just want to keep America safe. Who could be against that?