Wilmington, DE - Oct 06, 2006 The Washington, D.C.-based U.S. Immigration Reform Political Action Committee (USIRP) announced today that it is endorsing Republican candidate Jan Ting in the race for Delaware’s U.S. Senate seat now held by Democratic Senator Tom Carper.

“As a first-generation American, former Assistant Commissioner of the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), and distinguished professor of law, Jan Ting is among the most qualified candidates in the country for addressing our nation’s failed immigration policies,” said USIRP communications director Phil Kent.

“Tom Carper’s voting record in the Senate shows that he is out of touch with the American people when it comes to immigration policy. Among other things Sen. Carper voted to give amnesty to illegal aliens, provide them with Social Security benefits, and reward them with in-state tuition at state supported colleges and universities,” said Kent.

“Professor Ting has made the urgent need for immigration reform a centerpiece of his campaign. The thoughtful positions he has taken offer a clear choice to Delaware voters concerned about the implications of our broken borders for the future security and wellbeing of our nation,” he added.

“Sen. Carper’s immigration votes have earned him a grade of ‘D’ from the watchdog group, Americans for Better Immigration. We urge Delaware voters upset at the persistent failure of the federal government to control our borders to vote for Jan Ting on Nov. 7,” said Kent.

Ting thanked USIRP for its endorsement, saying "This is an endorsement that I'm proud to receive. Americans from all over the country have recognized my campaign as an important contest in the fight to secure our border and reform our immigration policies. The future of every institution we care about in this country, from healthcare, to education, to criminal justice is at stake when Washington politicians like Tom Carper granting amnesty and benefits to illegal aliens."