America wants a fence, Mexico doesn't.
Compromise? The Dims want five feet of fence, then five feet of no fence.
We ought to agree to no fence, and put in unmarked minefields instead.
Hey DICK would you "consult" with your neighbors before putting up a fence? I THINK NOT!
WTF?? Sounds like Durban is working for Mexico instead of U.S. taxpayers.
A consultation is fine if it goes like this: "Mexico, we're building a fence." When I put up a fence in my back yard I told my neighbor "I'm putting up a fence to keep my dogs in my yard." No further consultations were needed.
"Turbin" Durbin wouldn't think this way if he came from Texas.
Vicente Fox dictates our immigration policy anyway.
On page 33, between lines 9 and 10, insert the following:
SEC. 117. COOPERATION WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF MEXICO.
(a) Cooperation Regarding Border Security.--The Secretary of State, in cooperation with the Secretary and representatives of Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies that are involved in border security and immigration enforcement efforts, shall work with the appropriate officials from the Government of Mexico to improve coordination between the United States and Mexico regarding--
(1) improved border security along the international border between the United States and Mexico;
(2) the reduction of human trafficking and smuggling between the United States and Mexico;
(3) the reduction of drug trafficking and smuggling between the United States and Mexico;
(4) the reduction of gang membership in the United States and Mexico;
(5) the reduction of violence against women in the United States and Mexico; and
(6) the reduction of other violence and criminal activity.
(b) Cooperation Regarding Education on Immigration Laws.--The Secretary of State, in cooperation with other appropriate Federal officials, shall work with the appropriate officials from the Government of Mexico to carry out activities to educate citizens and nationals of Mexico regarding eligibility for status as a nonimmigrant under Federal law to ensure that the citizens and nationals are not exploited while working in the United States.
(c) Cooperation Regarding Circular Migration.--The Secretary of State, in cooperation with the Secretary of Labor and other appropriate Federal officials, shall work with the appropriate officials from the Government of Mexico to improve coordination between the United States and Mexico to encourage circular migration, including assisting in the development of economic opportunities and providing job training for citizens and nationals in Mexico.
(d) Consultation Requirement.--Federal, State, and local representatives in the United States shall consult with their counterparts in Mexico concerning the construction of additional fencing and related border security structures along the international border between the United States and Mexico, as authorized by this title, before the commencement of any such construction in order to--
(1) solicit the views of affected communities;
(2) lessen tensions; and
(3) foster greater understanding and stronger cooperation on this and other important security issues of mutual concern.
(e) Annual Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of State shall submit to Congress a report on the actions taken by the United States and Mexico under this section.
I think this guy's turbin is to tight around his head and cutting off what blood does get there once in a while....
You guys gonna put this idiot back in office are ya??????
Ahh. Consult with the robbers before installing a security alarm. Duh!
"But it will make it harder for me to rob your house"
If so, Arlen Specter certainly passes Kerry's "global test" with flying colors. The only question is who told Specter to add the amendment requiring Mexican approval before a fence can be installed. My guess would be Bush, who will do anything to help his friends in the cheap labor lobby.
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Turban Durbin is off the wall. (pun?) If it were up to Mexico, Fox would be the only person left there.
A good DEFENSE makes good neighbors too?
Mexico thinks we should have ladders on the Mexican side of the fence and trampolines on the American side.
Hello, my name is Dick Durbin, and I have my head up my a$$
Dick Durbin: Consult with Mexico on Border Fence
Vincente Fox's response,
We don't need no stinkin' badges, I mean we don't need no stinkin' fences.
How does this freakin' half-wit function on a daily basis?
Psst, psst. Dick, there are things called "gates" which would be used to CONTOL who comes and goes.
You have got to hand it to Durbin - he can 'talk' like few others on the hill. The spin is mind boogling and, I guess, sells to his base. It's almost mindless with each sentence loaded with a lie on top of a lie. I do wonder if he believe the stuff that he is saying or simply is always on point in a political way.