Friday, Iowa Gubernatorial Candidate Rod Roberts sat down with The Des Moines Register Editorial Board.  You can watch the interview below:

Regarding health care he said:

As it relates to the legislation passed, no I don’t think we should implement this program.  I have objections on constitutional grounds on what they’ve done and I don’t understand how in the world they even imagine this is going to be paid for.

On illegal immigration:

If Roberts were governor, he would take a serious look at Arizona’s recently passed immigration law, which has sparked intense debate across the nation…

…Roberts, who has been a state representative for almost 10 years, also said Iowa officials have failed to enforce a federal law that requires adults to prove they are citizens before qualifying for public assistance such as Medicaid and welfare. Tightening that review would save as much as $92 million, he said.

"The problem with the federal government is you may have a law or a rule in place, but a lot of those are simply ignored or set aside," Roberts said.

You May Also Like

Grassley Gives Memorial Day Message

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley released a video message in honor of the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of their country.

Branstad-Reynolds Announce Inauguration Details

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad and Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds announced the details for the 2015 Inauguration on January 16, 2015 in Des Moines.

Former Romney Staffers Launch Priorities for Iowa, Swing at Bruce Braley

Former staffers and supporters of Mitt Romney’s 2012 Presidential campaign launch Priorities for Iowa with an attack on Congressman Bruce Braley (D-Iowa).

Biden Has Tense Exchange With Iowa Voter

Former Vice President Joe Biden argued with a voter in New Hampton, Iowa who accused him of selling access to the White House through his son Hunter Biden.