If just a few more Republican Senators had supported these limited exceptions. I believe we would have had a bill that met the need to constrain unreasonable Federal mandates without endangering the health and safety of our Nations youngest and oldest citizens. In addition. the Senate rejected my amendment to reimburse the states for the costs they incur because of illegal immigration. Thankfully. Senator Bon GRAHAMS amendment to hold the line on existing programs to stop illegal immigration was approved. But frankly. we need to ensure that well do much more than just hold the line. and S. 1 fails to do one thing to ease this tremendous burden on my State. My State of California simply cannot continue to expend huge sums without getting reimbursed by the Federal Government. due to the Federal Governments failure to enforce the border.
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