For those who believe that only Republicans have the knowledge of the border. I have walked the border in the day and night. and I have been at hearings all throughout the summer. I would venture to say that there were more questions asked by Border Patrol agents. It was. When are we going to get more Border Patrol agents? And as you can see. the average number of new Border Patrol agents added per year decreased under this Republican administration. 411 in 2005. but in the Democratic. President Clintons administration we were giving them at least 642 a year. The 9/11 Commission asked us to give 2.000 a year. This administration has yet to commit to 2.000 Border Patrol agents in a year. So. Mr. Speaker. I believe in comprehensive immigration reform. I also believe that we can compromise in a conference committee. They know that you do not need this freestanding bill that is very limited.
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