He knew the challenges that faced the border. He understood the risks. and sadly. his life. as documented. was the price he paid for outofcontrol borders. I just hope that everyone today. when they vote on this bill and support this bill. recognizes that for all too long Border Patrol agents have not only faced the threat of lifeanddeath situations along the border while theyre enforcing our laws. protecting our neighborhoods. and protecting the lives of illegal immigrants crossing the border every day. A story thats not told enough about when somebody crossing the border illegally needs to be saved while theyre dying in the desert. drowning in rivers. being attacked by coyotes. its the Border Patrol agents who are the last straw of survival for so many of these illegals. Border Patrol Aguilar proved his loyalty to America with his life. and sadly. I just ask all of us to remember that there are Aguilars up and down the border. north and south. all over this country. doing a tough job and. frankly. not getting very much credit. in fact. getting attacked personally and viciously just because theyre doing the tough job that the American people want. I just hope that we understand that our job today is to recognize the sacrifice of the Aguilar family and remember that when Mrs.
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