Mr. President. the debate and discussion today has been superb in terms of addressing the overall issue of border security and immigration. It centers on the issue of security. of the economy itself. social issues. and issues of compassion. The amendment I have just proposed is an amendment that focuses on the latter. that is. the issue of compassion. Over the past decade more than 3.000 men. women. and children have died along our borders. These deaths represent an immense humanitarian tragedy. a tragedy that all too often is shuffled off into the corner. While we have an obligation to protect our bordersand much of our discussion over the last 24 hours has been on the absolute critical importance of securing those bordersI think we have even a higher obligation to protect and preserve the life of every person who sets foot on American soil.
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