I rise today to express my surprise that there is actually an objection to taking up the fiscal year 2008 Homeland Security Appropriations bill today. The bill. which was reported by the Appropriations Committee by a vote of 290. provides $37.6 billion to help secure the homeland. That includes funds to secure our borders. funds to hire 3.000 more border patrol agents. and funds to provide 4.000 more detention beds. It includes funds for the men and women of the Coast Guard to guard our ports and seaways. It includes funds to protect 2 million citizens who travel by air every day. including money to inspect air cargo on passenger aircraft.
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