Proponents of an Arizona-type immigration law

City, state and political leaders on both sides of the immigration issue have weighed in with their thoughts and feelings about an Arizona-type immigration law in Utah.

These individuals have spoken out for such a law.

**Gary Herbert, Governor of Utah** *"I expect we'll have a Utah immigration reform bill introduced and passed in the 2011 Legislative Session. "We need to work together on a solution, because the aggravation and the frustration is growing. And it does not appear, at least it hasn't in the past, that the federal government is going to take the situation on and do what they need to do."* -[Herbert plans to sign immigration reform if passed](http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=10941222) **Cherilyn Eagar, former U.S. Senate candidate** *"We simply want to enforce the rule of law; and a nation that cannot do that, a state that cannot do that, is in big trouble."* -[Coalition angry over AG's handling of immigration issue](http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=148&sid=11469374) **Rep. Carl Wimmer, R-Herriman** *"States need to take steps to protect their sovereignty. States need to take steps because illegal immigration has an impact on citizens and the economy."* -[Utah to Copy Arizona Immigration Bill](http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=400&sid=10547127) **Mike Lee, U.S. Senate candidate** *"I think those who have criticized Arizona for acting in a matter that is, that some argue is patently unconstitutional are over-reacting. I think it is totally legitimate for a state to act especially whereas in the case of Arizona you've got a border state that has suffered tremendously as a result of a lot of illegal immigration."* -[Candidates for Senate square off on KSL Newsradio](http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=148&sid=10657970) **Rep. Stephen Sandstrom, R-Orem, drafting immigration bill in Utah** *"Utah has very real problems with illegal immigration right now. Illegal is not a race, it has nothing to do with race or ethnicity. It has to do with obeying the laws of the land."* -[Could Utah be next to adopt immigration law?](http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=10842793) **Jason Chaffetz, U.S. Representative** *"I do want to be compassionate toward those who come here seeking a better life. But I will not reward people for breaking the law. If we reward those who follow the rules, more people will do so."* -[Jason Chaffetz on immigration](http://chaffetz.house.gov/im.shtml) **Eli Cawley, Chairman of the Utah Minuteman Project Board of Directors** *"I believe, in this case, it \[is\] because illegal migration is the most serious threat to our civilization today."* -[State, federal leaders question origin of alleged illegal immigrant list](http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=11552677) **Gayle Ruzicka, Utah Eagle Forum President** *"The rule of law is fundamental to freedom and religious liberty. Our immigration laws require responsibility and accountability. We welcome those who come here legally and who benefit American society. Compassion is an admirable trait, but our first priority is compassion for American citizens who are forced to bear the serious consequences and costs resulting from people who choose to ignore and break the law."* -[Coalition angry over AG's handling of immigration issue](http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=148&sid=11469374&pid=1) **Ron Mortensen, Utah Coalition in Illegal Immigration spokesman and co-founder of CitizensForTaxFairness.org** *"Rather than defending illegal immigrants, the Attorney General must support Arizona's efforts to defend itself just as enthusiastically as he has supported other states in their fight for gun rights and in their opposition to federal health care reform legislation."* -[Coalition angry over AG's handling of immigration issue](http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=148&sid=11469374&pid=1)