Posted on 10/26/2006 10:33:21 AM PDT by IntelliQuark
"There is no way I can sit out the upcoming election now, withdraw from this fight, or cede any advantage to the Democrats who view illegal aliens as an endless source of fraudulent voters for their sordid, liberal philosophy and a means to obtain power over our lives."
well said.
Uhhhh Area 51 gets maybe a dozen moonbats a year trying to get in and does not share a border with a poor corrupt nation.
But nice try though ;^)
It was only partially funded some weeks back, but the money has since been allocated for other things. But, he's serious about border security. 'Virtually' that is! LMAO
Cornyn: 700 miles of border fence won't happen Senator says doesn't have funds.
Cornyn: 700 miles of border fence won't happen Senator says plan isn't practical, doesn't have the necessary funds.
By Eunice Moscoso WASHINGTON BUREAU Wednesday, October 04, 2006
WASHINGTON — Sen. John Cornyn, a Texas Republican and key liaison to the White House on immigration, said Tuesday that 700 miles of fencing approved by Congress for the United States' southern border will probably not be built because of a lack of money and other practical considerations. "It's one thing to authorize. It's another thing to actually appropriate the money and do it," he said.
Cornyn predicted that some fencing would be built as part of a comprehensive strategy that includes more Border Patrol agents, more technology, more detention facilities and various physical barriers.
"There's different kinds of fencing. . . . There's the old fence post and barbed wire, and then there's the virtual fence, which is a combination of physical barriers, people and technology, and I think, in the end, that will probably be how this is addressed," he said.
Cornyn added that 700 miles of fencing would not solve the problem of illegal immigration because it would still leave about 1,300 miles of unfenced border.
"I'm not sure that's the most practical use of that money," he said.
In many border areas, the federal government would have to figure out how to compensate land owners for the property used for the fence, which raises a lot of practical questions, he said.
In addition, residents in the Rio Grande Valley, El Paso and South Texas are concerned that a fence could harm legal trade and commerce back and forth across the border, which is key to jobs and the economy in those areas, he said.
Cornyn defended the Senate vote for the fencing, saying it was a symbolic gesture to show that Congress is serious about protecting the border.
Last-minute bill changes funding for border fence
WASHINGTON - No sooner did Congress authorize construction of a 700-mile fence on the U.S.-Mexico border last week than lawmakers rushed to approve separate legislation that ensures it will never be built, at least not as advertised, according to Republican lawmakers and immigration experts.
GOP leaders have singled out the fence as one of the primary accomplishments of the recently completed session. Many lawmakers plan to highlight their $1.2 billion down payment on its construction as they campaign in the weeks before the midterm elections.
But shortly before recessing late Friday, the House and Senate gave the Bush administration leeway to distribute the money to a combination of projects -- not just the physical barrier along the southern border. The funds may also be spent on roads, technology and "tactical infrastructure" to support the Homeland Security Department's preferred option of a "virtual fence."
The loopholes leave the Bush administration with authority to decide where, when and how long a fence will be built, except for small stretches east of San Diego and in western Arizona. Homeland Security officials have proposed a fence half as long, lawmakers said.
This case reflects political calculations by GOP strategists that voters do not mind the details, and that key players -- including the administration, local leaders and the Mexican government - oppose a fence-only approach, analysts said.
It appears it is you who is 'FOS'. After all it was Reagan who gave us 'amnesty'. Do you think Reagan was 'FOS' too?
I don't get that attitude. See my tagline.
Applebutter you tried this on the other thread until you were ripped to shreads. You should change your screen name to "paddedhelmet".
Don't know why I never thought of that before, but point very well made.
"Exactly! And once the elections are over, Congress will revert to listening to their REAL constituents -- Big Business"
GOP House *already* litened to the base when they passed HR4437.
" -- and send Jorge Bush an amnesty/guest worker bill he will be much more happy to sign than this fence bill."
It's George.
The Hastert House will send a more conservative bill,
the Pelosi House will send a liberal bill.
The sourpusses are just *soo-o-o-o-o-o* negative, it's like your begging to lose on this issue rather than compromise and get most of what you want.
"Oh, yeah, they'll stifle any funding for the 700 miles of fence already approved, too!"
Wrong! $1.2 billion was ALREADY appropriated in the recent Homeland Security dept appropriations.
Gaaaaaaah!
You got it! This is just 'show' in hopes of helping the republicrats in the upcoming election.
This is wonderful rhetoric. I wish he meant it.
applebutter, which I would refer to as "paddedhelmet" just tried these same type postings on another thread. He or she is either a troll or just a malcontent, that has no desire for the GOP to maintain congress.
That's what everyone said PRIOR TO THE 2000 ELECTION! First it was 'get him elected so he can do this or that', then it was 'give him time to do this or that', then it became re-elect him so he can do this or that'. NO MORE!
"Nancy the Protector was not measuring the drapes without reason. The whole Foley prefabbed scandal was launched for purpose and I can't wait to find out WHO collected the internet communications and shopped them."
Actually we know already - it was a Soros-funded outfit staffed by Democrats called "CREW" that had the emails, for quite a few months prior.
Some leftwing gay 'outers' had the goods on Foley for a few years (he had been 'outed' a few years prior).
Cry us conservatives a river.
So is Speaker Pelosi going to solve all your problems?
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