Speaker. I rise today in strong support of border securi ty. Every day we fail to put a meaningful immigration reform bill on President Bushs desk is 1 more day illegal immigrants will steadily flow across our border. seeking the unearned rewards of American society. I strongly support President Bushs call for temporarily utilizing members of our National Guard along the border. Guardsmen have the training and skills needed to support our overburdened Border Patrol. as we continue to expand its numbers. As they have in the past. National Guard units will assist with constructing barriers. providing surveillance operations. and analyzing intelligence. All of these functions will help secure our border while rightfully leaving law enforcement duties to the U.S. Border Patrol. Mr. Speaker. the National Guard units are a temporary solution to help stop the flow of illegal immigrants into this Nation. I remain committed to legislation that gives our Border Patrol better tools. more personnel and the resources they need to secure our borders.
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