The Secure Fence Act written by Congressman Duncan Hunter, Presidential Candidate 2008, would extend THIS "San Diego Primary Fence" throughout our southern border states.
Contact your representative and tell them we want this fence!
Posted on 12/18/2007 1:34:32 PM PST by pissant
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 18, 2007
CONTACT: Gary Becks (619) 334-1655, dlhunter08@yahoo.com
Washington, D.C.–Presidential candidate Congressman Duncan Hunter returned to Washington this morning to immediately begin his efforts to overturn provisions contained in a Democratic spending bill that eliminates current legal requirements for double-layered border fencing. Congress last year passed legislation authored by Hunter, the Secure Fence Act, mandating double-layered fencing and related infrastructure at strategic entry points along the Southwest border.
“Now is the time when those who take the threat to our nation’s borders seriously stand up and be counted,” said Hunter. “Last year, Congress successfully passed legislation that mandated a double fence requirement based on the success of the border fence we’ve built in San Diego. The Democrat majority in this Congress has taken it upon themselves to overturn federal law to pursue a policy that does nothing but harm our border enforcement capabilities. This is not leadership, it is irresponsibility.
“Border enforcement is too serious of an issue to pursue only when politically convenient at election time. If Congress is to reverse its border stance after just one year, what message does that send to illegal immigrants and drug smugglers who are watching to see how serious we are about protecting America’s borders? I believe we must uphold our nation’s immigration laws, support our agents serving on the border and protect our border communities and I am going to make every effort to overturn the damage this Democrat leadership has caused.”
H.R. 2764, a bill that provides funding for several federal departments and agencies, was brought to the House floor and passed late last evening by the Democratic leadership. Not only does the bill contain provisions removing all specific locations as outlined by the Secure Fence Act, it also removes all requirements to construct any fencing or physical barriers along the border. This action basically repeals the Secure Fence Act and undermines past efforts to secure our nation’s border.
H.R. 2764 has been referred to the Senate for consideration and then will be returning to the House with any changes in the form of a conference report. Congressman Hunter is working with his colleagues in both the House and Senate to ensure that these dangerous provisions do not remain in the final version of the funding bill.
The Secure Fence Act written by Congressman Duncan Hunter, Presidential Candidate 2008, would extend THIS "San Diego Primary Fence" throughout our southern border states.
Contact your representative and tell them we want this fence!
I think there will be some surprises and unexpected popular support for Hunter in the coming weeks and months.
I dont think it would be enough this time around.
I still dont think this is Hunters time in the big house.
Well, he’s strong on “de fence.”
BIG DITTO.
I predict he will win at least one major primary.
Only time will tell. I think his chances are slim to none.
Not saying that with any kind of meanness. Just stating what I think is the obvious. Its a shame he is not more well known.
I see the word Democrat and the vomiting starts anew.
Thompson/Hunter ‘08
I’ll say! Way past time, but not too late!
WAKE UP AMERICA!
“Just not enough people realize it.”
Thats precisely why I dont think his time is now.
But once again ...I wouldnt count him out in the future.
Looky...
BUILD IT RIGHT NOW OR WE DIE!!
“And if we are hit by the terrorists again and they came in from the southern border illegally will those who forced this reduction take responsibility?”
If that happens then every single member of congress and the administration should be sent to the border with a rifle. That will be their new job. If they don’t want to do it... well, things won’t go so well for them.
I'm really thinking Hunter may just be the man I want in the White House......
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