As a New Mexican. I am appalled that a DHS shutdown is even being considered. We cannot risk our national security. our community safety. and our border commerce just so Republicans can prove some sort of insidethebeltway point about how angry they are about immigration reform. The House Republican bill threatens to deport millions of people who have been living and working and going to school in our country for many years. The Senate should choose a different route: Put a clean bill on the floor. allow an open amendment debate. and enact a bill the President can sign before any shutdown occurs. Few States understand the importance of comprehensive immigration reform as New Mexico does. We need a system that secures our borders. strengthens families. and supports our economy. In fact. we almost had just that.
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