But Republicans have not done so. even 4 years after 9/11. So if we want to talk about broken borders. as I said earlier. those borders as they define our country geographically. we can also be invaded In ways that go well beyond our borders. and that is why the 9/11 Commission has given the President and the Republican Congress a failing grade. For the first time in our history. this bill would make it a Federal crime instead of a civil offense to be in the United States in violation of immigration laws or regulations. This provision would turn millions of immigrants currently here into criminals. hindering their ability to acquire any legal status. and would effectively frustrate the proposals that would provide real immigration reform. Under the guise of an expansive definition of smuggling. it could make criminals out of Catholic priests and nuns. ministers. rabbis and social service workers who provide assistance and acts of charity to those in need. It would impose prison sentences of up to 5 years on those who answer Gods call and provide assistance to those in need.
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