Guv in DC: Third Parties, Immigration, Toll Roads
Governor Schwarzenegger just wrapped up remarks to the National Press Club during his visit to Washington, DC. And in the Q&A following his speech, the governor touched on everything from the party system of politics to private companies building more toll roads:
* Would the rise of a prominent third party help ease partisan rancor? The governor said the political process in places with multiple parties isn't much better. "They have as many difficulties in Europe," said Schwarzenegger.
* In discussing his opposition to a single-payer health insurance plan, the governor said he wanted to focus on fixing the current system, adding that: "You must let everyone make their profits."
* On immigration reform, the governor said the feds shouldn't make changes to the system that make it hard to know who can stay, and who must leave. "It has to be simple and straightforward," he said. Schwarzenegger also reaffirmed his support for a new guest worker program.
* And when asked for his opinion on privately built toll roads, Schwarzenegger sounded as though he sees no controversy on the subject. "We should let the private sector build the roads," he said. Elaborating on that, the governor wondered out loud why someone in Orange County, as an example, should have to pay for some of the roads near San Francisco. He also said he supports allowing foreign-based companies to build toll roads.
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