[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 7]
[House]
[Page 8820]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          SECURING OUR BORDERS

  (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, on Monday night, President 
Bush demonstrated his commitment to securing our country. By placing 
thousands of National Guard troops on our borders, he will help 
decrease illegal border crossings, stop drug trafficking, and prevent 
terrorism. As a veteran of the National Guard, I know our troops are 
well prepared to assist temporarily with this critical mission.
  In December, the House of Representatives passed legislation to 
prevent illegal crossings by addressing the hiring of illegals and 
gaining control of our borders.
  As the House and Senate now work to find a long-term solution to 
America's immigration problem, House Republicans will continue to fight 
to ensure securing our borders remains the first priority. We will 
resist any frivolous lawsuits and protect American families.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops and I will never forget September 
11.

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