Mr. Speaker. today our colleagues in the Senate begin hearings on immigration legislation. I rise to urge our colleagues in the other Chamber to follow the Houses lead by passing legislation that focuses first and foremost on securing our broken border enforcement system. Porous borders and the illegal immigration caused by them are a threat not only to our national security but to our national economic security. The Federal Government. more specifically Congress. has a duty to do everything we can to secure our borders. Enforcement first legislation passed by the House last year was the right approach. Once we have effectively secured our border. then and only then should we focus on the other consequences of illegal immigration. Mr. Speaker. we are a Nation of immigrants. Our Nations greatness is built on the hopes and dreams of those who have come here from another country. I understand that.
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