Speech #1090118026

I think it is important that we realize that individuals who decide they are going to illegally enter somewhere maybe come with a different agenda. but we have to recognize that they do not come as an invited guest. We have rules in place that individuals are supposed to follow. and those individuals that follow those rules are then invited and brought into the process of being able to seek citizenship. of working to attain that citizenship. to being able to be a part of the bounty and the richness that this country offers. We are a Nation of immigrants. but we are a Nation of laws. and it is important that we continue to recognize that. as we look at the debate. that we realize that entering this country illegally. that action is something that circumvents our laws. I thank the gentleman from Georgia for his leadership on the issue. I thank you for including me and allowing me to come to the floor and be a part of the Official Truth Squad and continue to put the focus on the issues that are important to my district in Tennessee and important to so many of our constituents.