WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House on Monday dismissed criticism by the winner of Mexico's contested presidential election against U.S. moves to fortify the border and deploy National Guard troops to stem illegal immigration.
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Calderon said on Friday he would continue President Vicente Fox's drive to ease immigration restrictions for millions of Mexicans living illegally in the United States, and chided Washington for some of its border enforcement efforts.
"Last time I checked, Calderon did not have any official authority over the activities of the United States government," Snow told reporters in Washington when asked about the president-elect's criticism. .....
Asked why Bush called Calderon to offer congratulations when the election result was being challenged, Snow said: "I believe the electoral commission had in fact declared him president."
"Should there be a change, then (Bush) will acknowledge that as well, Mexico obviously having the ability to decide who, as a result of transparent elections, is the president of the country," he added.
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