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.
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Hiya, Guenevere....and Merry Christmas.
LOL...;0)
Hmmm .. I wonder what Governor Huckabee has to say on this?
Backacha nicmarlo, and Merry Christmas to you!!
I’m really thinking Hunter may just be the man I want in the White House......
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Bump Dat...;0)
ty very much, Guen...
wow....that was a quick response, CM.
Merry Christmas, friend.
The majority of Americans (according to every single poll) have HAD IT with illegals crossing our borders with impunity.
This act and this issue could blow up in their faces.
If anyone doubts this - ask Hillary's campaign manager about her flub in the debates about issuing drivers license to illegals.
Now if it were the other way around, we could call it the Gonzo ticket...
Who the F_^% cares what you think!
But it wasn't he who stripped the funding for the fence this week.
It was the Demoncrats.
India is working on a 2,500 mile border fence with Bangladesh to keep unwanted Bangladeshis out.
And A Merry Christmas To You And Yours...
Just catchin’ up...;0)
Thank you, CM. : )
Better a day late and a dollar short than to never get there at all. LOL! ;-)
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