"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
HUNTER FIGHTING TO OVERTURN HOUSE DEMOCRATS FENCE REDUCTION
* * Democrat Spending Bill Harmful to Border Security* *
December 18, 2007
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.
It is basic contempt of the American people, that’s what it is.
We need to get the fence built. We also need to get the Border Patrol fully funded. In 2005, Congress passed the Intelligence Act, containing a provision requiring 10,000 new Border Patrol agents in 5 years. The Bush Administration has only requested (or allowed) funding for 210 — barely enough to make up losses due to attrition.
The gutting of the fence is just another way teh One World open borders crowd is trying to impose their agenda on real Americans.
Just another betrayal of America in a very long list. Dare I say the “T Word?” The word rhymes with reason but is not reasonable — It is foul conduct most high. Treasonable conduct ought to have legal consequences. One such consequence is impeachment. Open borders will push people to demand harsh justice. ‘Nuff said.
Pardon the ping. Most of us have heard of this already but not heard it layed out as well as Michelle does in this article. It puts feet to the fire and suggests some a$$e$ need to hit the road. Michelle Malkin stays true, she doesn't sell out. I noticed the NY Post has picked up this story. TV news will report within the second, the last time that Peterson creep passed gas. So far, nothing on this as I have seen.
American public, for your own good, this is not your concern, no need for a border fence, nothing to see here. Move on.
OUTSTANDING post! Hooray Michelle! 535 elected representative need to be behind a fence with striped clothing and electronic tethers. /off rant
DISGUSTING
Thanks for posting!
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This is a HUGE reason why I won’t vote for any of the so-called “front runners”. Every damn one of them talk conservative but will sell us out once elected. Duncan Hunter is the only one I trust to get the job done.
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I see this as just another symptom of the interior collapse of our country.
All one has to do is look around. Foreigners buying and owning American land. If they buy enough land in one state, will that state still be considered American?
Millions upon millions of immigrants, legal and illegal, coming to this country who do not have the best interests of the United States at heart. Think Mexicans who fly the Mexican flag and say they want to take back what was taken....and Middle east citizens, even though born in America, who believe and support those such as the Taliban and AlQueda. We have legal Hispanics in this country who fight every day to get amnesty for all of the illegals.
Think on this: if our government officials stall long enough, illegal immigrants’ children who are born in this country and by virtue are American citizens, will be old enough to vote. Who do you think they’ll vote for?
My vote goes to Hunter.
Where’s McCain? He now says, he’s gotten the message: ‘People don’t trust the Federal Government’. So, now on immigration, the Federal Government has to implement border security first. If McCain’s wants any credibility, he has to start screaming NOW!
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It is probably each of those in some measure. However, it should be remembered that this possibility was mentioned by many in this forum when the law was passed. It is one thing to pass a law and quite another to get it funded with the necessary appropriations. Just a perspective, not saying what was done was right.
MUST read thread, bump
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1941047/posts
Omnibus Bill Includes Border Fence-Gutting Amendment (This is outrageous!!!)
“GOP Rep. Duncan Hunter, one of the few Republican presidential candidates to walk the talk on border security, blasted the Bush administration for suffering from “a case of ‘the slows’ on border enforcement.”
Our governing elite want America to become a Third World nation. It’s as simple as that. They want a low wage, dependent population who will vote for ever-expanding government and entitlements. The elites won’t have to live with the crime, the degraded schools, and the job losses. They’re entrenched in elite government or corporate executive positions, live in exclusive neighborhoods, and send their kids to upscale private schools.
The GOP is going to rue the day....
Hillary, Obama, Biden, and Dodd all approved the Fence Act. It was just used as political cover for the midterms.