I believe it is important for this floor and this Congress to really turn on the light and have a transparent government. And so I will attempt this evening to share some of my concerns as they relate to a- number of issues that I believe we have both the interest of the American people In making it transparent in its debate. but also an obligation. in some instances. to even save lives. First let me say that with all of the missteps on immigration issues. there is no route left for this Congress to take other than to begin a debate on comprehensive immigration reform. because until we get an orderliness with the individuals that are in this country and the securing of the border. all of the frustration will continue. And so I think it is the right step to make to save lives of those who would come into this country undocumented. fleeing for an economic opportunity. for the needs of the Border Patrol agents in the northern and southern border. what I consider to be a plusup. Inasmuch as the support system provided by the National Guard has a time certain to end. we need to be constructive and look toward comprehensive immigration reform. I want to add to that discussion what I think is an injustice that has occurred to two particular Border Patrol agents who now languish in jail because they have been prosecuted by the Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorneys Office. After the U.S. attorney prosecuted. he was heard to have said.
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