I have called for the installation of radiation portal monitors at designated ports of entry to screen all inbound cargo for radiological or nuclear materials. I am dedicated to ensuring we have this important technology at every entry point. However. instead of addressing these real problems. the Republican leadership has chosen to bring up legislation that we have already passednot because they want a solution to our immigration problem. but because they need to distract the American public from their inability to accomplish any real reforms. My Democratic colleagues and I have fought for increased funding for more border patrol agents. detention beds. and immigration and customs agents. but Republicans have voted against those efforts 10 times. I call on my colleagues to refocus their efforts to enact a comprehensive immigration plan. Time in the 109th Congress is quickly running out. and we are doing our country a disservice when we focus on political rhetoric instead of real solutions. It is time to get back on track with what the bipartisan 9/11 Commission has tasked us withcomprehensive reform.
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