Posted on 02/25/2009 9:44:35 AM PST by SwinneySwitch
EL PASO, Texas -- Texas Governor Rick Perry was in El Paso Tuesday with some stern words about the Mexican violence on our doorstep.
For many people, the governor's words served as a reason to stay motivated in keeping the violence out of the United States.
Perry said he is pushing for millions to further fund border protection efforts. "I called on the legislature to dedicate $135 million to our ongoing border security efforts."
Perry said the money will primarily go toward "putting more boots on the ground," meaning getting more people on the border to keep the threat out.
However, recently, proof has surfaced that those involved in the violence may already be here.
Former drug czar General Barry McCaffrey, who was in El Paso meeting with Perry, agrees that the threat is serious on this side of the border.
"Mexican criminal organizations are living and working within the U.S. We have an obligation to protect the Mexican people and rooting the Mexican criminals from U.S. cities," he said.
Perry had some criticism for the federal government and, in his words, their lack of ability to help in the fight. He hopes Tuesday's message will get their attention.
Written for KVIA.com by web producer Annette Arrigucci
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Must be getting nervous about re-election for him to be talking about the border again. I remember 2006.
Shovel ready! Where’s the fence?!
Now if we could only do something about the illegals that infest our cities...like Houston.
On the corner of 11th & N. Durham is a Valero store. Any day you can drive by and see 50 or so illegals hanging out waiting.
Half a mile further down Durham, before Washington street, groups of from two to ten illegals hand out on the sidewalk.
At Aldine Bender & I-45, there’s a Shell gas station. There are usually 70 or so illegals hanging out there, harassing customers, etc. The last time I was there (and it was THE last time) an illegal came over to stand near me and demand money while I was filling my tank.
He was quite upset I wouldn’t just hand over the cash when he asked. Fortunately he was smart enough to know you don’t mess with someone who has a gasoline nozzle in their hand and a lighter in their pocket !
Ping!
If you want on, or off this S. Texas/Mexico ping list, please FReepMail me.
Is it election time already? He hasn’t done sh*t about it before.
Also, I remember, under his governorship, about a million illegals marching through the streets of Dallas demanding tribute from the people they invaded.
Perry had TEXAS troopers protecting THE INVADERS that day, not Texans!!!
Governor Goodhair betrayed Texans.
...as will his replacement Im sure.
Can we get on with this revolution already?
KBH is ahead in the polls!
Hurray! We can trade one illegal-loving RINO for another! WooHoO!
As Arizona's Governor, the DHS Secretary pushed for troops on the border. Wonder if she's still so inclined, now that her boss has to pay for them?
Ping!
Napolitano’s priority: Canada border (New Homeland Security Sec. will end the flood of Canadians?)
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2172029/posts
I remember that...what a ditz.
Isn’t Perry still working on that Texas-Trans Corridor?
And now he wants to beef up the border?
That makes absolutely no sense at all.
You took the words right outta my mouth. He’s doing damage control before Kay Bailey comes to town for the governorship. (not that money for border security is a bad thing, b/c it’s FREAKING needed.)
No, there is no more Trans Corridor for Texas.
Well, that is a surprise!! How will we ever become a North American Union now?/sarc
Is there a chance it is still being constructed under the name of I-69?
If not, I guess we can call this an “up-side” to our recession/depression.
Election time must be near.
Former drug czar General Barry McCaffrey, who was in El Paso meeting with Perry, agrees that the threat is serious on this side of the border.
“Mexican criminal organizations are living and working within the U.S. We have an obligation to protect the Mexican people and rooting the Mexican criminals from U.S. cities,” he said. “
Can’t be. Napolitano says it hasn’t crossed the border yet.
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