[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 5]
[House]
[Page 6982]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     LONE STAR VOICE ON IMMIGRATION

  (Mr. POE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. POE. Madam Speaker, a high school senior in Texas writes about 
the illegal entry into the United States. She says, ``I am a senior in 
the Klein School District. I am also the daughter of an immigrant 
family. I have the highest regard for the government and the rules 
placed before those who want to share this American dream. I see my 
family struggling each day to be sure to be by the books by following 
the limits and regulations set by the government. Unfortunately, there 
are others who are not.
  ``I can relate to those who want to be here, but when you allow these 
illegals to continue to cross the borders, there is a stereotype that 
is placed on the rest of us who diligently strive to follow the law. I 
know it is possible to come to the United States legally, and I know 
that it is difficult, but we need to tighten the borders.
  ``We all know there are many good and decent people who have a desire 
to work in the United States, but what about those who are mingling 
with the good people, bringing with them drugs and coming with a desire 
to do harm? There are many murders, rapes and vandalisms that will 
never be solved because many of those responsible return to their 
homeland. Protect me, my family and the good people of Texas by 
strengthening the Border Patrol. Also, be more stringent on the INS to 
be vigilant in maintaining order in the influx of outsiders that are 
coming to this country.''
  Madam Speaker, this high school senior has it right. Secure the 
borders or America will suffer. And that's just the way it is.

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