[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 44 (Friday, March 14, 2008)]
[House]
[Page H1707]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                              THE SAVE ACT

  (Mrs. DRAKE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. DRAKE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to call attention to one issue 
that I believe we all agree on, and that is the safety and security of 
American citizens.
  Our Nation's borders are our first line of defense. The first step in 
any immigration plan is to provide for a secure and impenetrable 
border.
  I have introduced a discharge petition on Representative Heath 
Shuler's bill, the SAVE Act, which provides a clear, three-point plan 
to get tough on illegal immigration. The plan is simple:
  Increased secured security along our borders, mandatory worksite 
enforcement, and greater interior enforcement.
  This issue deserves debate, and I am proud to reach across the aisle 
to work with Mr. Shuler on this bipartisan bill. I urge all of my 
colleagues to join me and Mr. Shuler and sign this bipartisan petition 
before you leave today.
  It's time to demonstrate that Congress is serious about illegal 
immigration. The American people expect and deserve our quick and 
complete attention to securing our borders and protecting our Nation.

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