“You won't hear the leadership in the Republican Party admit it, but there are many in the House and Senate who know that illegal immigration has to be stopped and legal immigration has to be reduced. We are giving away the country so a few very rich people can get richer.”

American politician

Virgil Goode is an American politician who served in the United States House of Representatives from Virginia’s 5th congressional district from 1997 to 2009. Born Virgil Hamlin Goode Jr., he moved from the Democratic Party to independent status in 2000, then joined the Republican Party in 2002. He is known for his long run in Congress and for the party changes that marked his career. He was narrowly defeated in 2008 by Democrat Tom Perriello, ending his time in the House after six terms.