Mr. Speaker. as this debate proceeds. I hope very much that we are able to recognize the importance of security of our borders. recognize the importance of ending the problems of illegal immigration. We all have story after story. and I can tell my colleagues. coming from southern California. we have tremendous problems that have been inflicted. whether It is dealing with Mexican nationals who have reportedly killed law enforcement agents like Deputy Sheriff David March 3 months ago and fled into the country of Mexico. or dealing with the onerous responsibility of providing services to people who are here illegally and then. of course. other crime. and then. as I said a moment ago. the threat of terrorism. We need to deal with these issues. But let us do the first step by focusing on border security. and then as we move ahead with this legislation. look comprehensively at the need to address this very. very challenging question.
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