[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 9]
[House]
[Page 12705]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   SUCCESS WITH TROOPS ON THE BORDER

  (Mr. PRICE of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Madam Speaker, sending troops to control our 
borders has already proven to be successful. Instead of being buried on 
page eight, this should be front-page news. The press should know that 
the story is no longer about what is happening here in Congress, but 
what is happening at the border.
  During the first 10 days of June, total detentions of illegal aliens 
declined by 21 percent compared to the same period a year ago. That is 
pretty good for just 55 National Guard troops who didn't arrive on the 
border until June 3.
  While the National Guard is certainly not the final answer, their 
presence clearly demonstrates that added resources on the border is 
pivotal to controlling our illegal immigration emergency. Strong 
enforcement decreases the influx of illegal aliens. Promises of amnesty 
only encourage illegals to storm our borders in greater numbers.
  Madam Speaker, our laws must be taken seriously by both those who 
would violate them and those charged with their enforcement. Thanks to 
our National Guard troops for their vital work in bringing order out of 
chaos.

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