Madam Speaker. I rise today in order to express my congratulations to the bipartisan coalition of Senators that succeeded in reviving their efforts to pass a comprehensive immigration reform package this year. I applaud the decision made by my colleagues in the other Chamber to bring their bill back to the floor for debate. There will be an opportunity for amendments. from both sides of the aisle. in order to craft a final version of this legislation. It is also time for the House to get an immigration reform package to the floor so that the President will get a bill to his desk soon. In southemn Arizona. immigration reform is not just a political debate. Funding that this bill promises will go directly to the front lines. to places like Douglas. Eltirida. Bisbee. Tubac. and Naco. Passing comprehensive immigration reform will ensure that in Arizona and elsewhere along the border our communities will have the resources available to secure our border and relieve communities from the burden of illegal immigration. My district knows first hand what happens when people in Washington turn their heads away from the issue of illegal immigration. I urge all of us to keep working toward legislation that will create a comprehensive immigration policy. We must work alongside our colleagues in the Senate to craft a solution that is in the best interest for all Americans.
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