[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 7]
[House]
[Page 8650]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               THE NATION'S CONSENSUS: SECURE OUR BORDERS

  (Mrs. BLACKBURN asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, the topic of this week, the topic of 
discussion with our constituents, with those who are calling us is 
illegal immigration and their concern over Mexico's choosing and 
wanting to sue the United States for defending our borders.
  Mr. Speaker, America has reached a consensus and our constituents 
have reached a consensus on this issue. What they are telling us is 
secure our borders. Show us a secured border. Show us a plan of action. 
Allow us to know that we can have our faith restored in your ability to 
secure this Nation.
  We hear from them. They are letting us know that they expect us to 
uphold our oath to defend and protect this Nation. Mr. Speaker, we are 
listening. In this body we have been listening. Last fall we took 
action.
  We encourage all to join us in securing the border of this great 
Nation.

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