Speech #1090142894

Of course. we like the freedom of that movement. The arrests last weekend have proven that illegal activity happens on our northern border. just like the problems we have on our southern border. I have said many times during the discussion of the immigration bill that we must know who is coming in this country and what for. and we also cannot have any credibility with the American people until we secure the border. The Senate recently passed a massive immigration bill. There were a number of border security measures in the legislationrecommendations for a security fence. using the National Guard as backup and technical support. and other features. There were also provisions to enhance the security of our northern border. although I think even those could be stronger. Most notably. however. this legislation did something else with which the American people do not agree: this legislation gave a pathway to citizenship for millions of illegal aliens. For this reason. I simply could not support the bill. Not only is it bad policy. but it sends the message that entering this country illegally is somehow OK. Folks in my State have said: No amnesty for illegal aliens. They have been saying that until they are blue in the face. They feel strongly about It. so strongly that I received bricks in the mail with big letters on them: Secure the border and build the wall.