Speech #1090173746

I mentioned the environment because I think it is important for us to recognize that more fencing and these other techniques can actually help improve our environment. It does not degrade the environment. The illegal border crossing traffic has created thousands of new trails and roads on Federal lands in Arizona. I am going to submit for the RECORD the documentation of each of the things I am saying here rather than provide them orally. but for each of these comments 1 am making. there is documentation through hearings that have been held. through reports that have been issued. through stories that have appeared in newspapers and so on. For example. the Defenders of Wildlife notes that since 2002. 180 miles of illegal roads have been created in the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge September 21. 2006 CONGRE alone.