Speech #1090086344

We have more Members than ever before introducing legislation addressing different aspects of the problem. Today. the gentleman from California introduced legislation that does many things. It is backed by groups such as the Federation of Americans for Immigration Reform: and having mentioned that group. I would also like to thank U.S. Border Control for their efforts in combating illegal immigration. Numbers USA for their efforts against illegal immigration. But our focus today was on a fence all along the southern border. We have a fence now between California and Mexico south of the city of San Diego. That fence has provided a great barrier to drug smuggling. to terrorists coming into this country. and to stopping the illegal crossing. E 2145 We were able to see a picture of prefence days and then see a picture of postfence days. The fence has improved the environment significantly in the San Diego area. and it has enhanced our border security. What we need to do now is extend the fence from San Diego to Brownsville. There would be port of entries along the fence. but. by doing this. the security that the gentleman from Arizona