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I named Sue chief counsel and deputy staff director. In addition to helping develop the legislative and oversight activities of the Democratic Committee staff. Sue also led our immigration and border security team efforts. In this capacity. Sue played a critical role in implementing the committees legislative agenda. Mr. Speaker. this was no small task. One particular debate that I will not soon forget pertained to the Houses consideration of comprehensive border security legislation this past year. Committee staff spent countless sleepless nights and early mornings working on behalf of the American people to mitigate the risk posed by this Nations porous borders. Sue coordinated the committees floor time on H.R. 4437. the Border Protection. Antiterrorism. and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005. In particular. she worked closely with my colleague SILVESTRE REYES on the Democratic motion to recommit. Mr.