Madam President. in a few moments we will begin the votes on these two amendments. I wish to say right up front that I applaud and congratulate Senator JUDD GREGG. chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security. for having as the very first amendment on the supplemental request an amendment that focuses on border security. on national security. on tightening the borders that we all know are too porous. It shows good leadership. It shows priorities in this being the first amendment to tighten the borders and strong border enforcement. Actually. the first step was taken last year by Senator GREGG. when we were on this floor. under his leadership. and funded an additional 1.400 border guards. as well as 1.800 detention beds. a strong statement recognizing the importance of addressing border security. This is step two today in addressing more the capital expenditures. the equipment. the infrastructure which we know those border guards require to guard that border. A key element of our security. of our global war on terrorism. indeed. is securing our Nations borders. and this amendment takes that next major step in that direction by providing $1.9 billion for improving that border infrastructure.
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