I was surprised and chagrined when I looked over the long list of 50 amendments and saw missing from that list the Troops on the Border amendment which had been made in order for the 10 past years. As you may recall. Troops on the Border would authorize our Armed Forces to combat illegal immigration. drug smugglers and potential terrorists. It would be optional for the troops to be used. but it would be a message to illegal aliens. those involved in the illegal drug trade. and those who would wreak harm on our country that we would use those troops where necessary to defend our borders. Let me tell you just a minute about the history of this amendment. Between 1997 and 2001. it was offered five times by a Democrat and adopted by this body. I have had the honor for the past 5 years to offer the amendment. and it was adopted by the body each of those 5 years. This bill would be much stronger and would send a message that we are serious about border security if this amendment had been made in order. I hope we will reject the rule for its failure to stand up for the integrity of our border.
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