    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2005, Book II)]
    [December 16, 2005]
    [Pages 1862-1863]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on House of Representatives Passage of Immigration Reform
    Legislation
    December 16, 2005

        I applaud the House for passing a strong immigration reform bill.
    America is a nation built on the rule of law, and this bill will help us
    protect our borders and crack down on illegal entry into the United
    States. Securing our borders is essential to securing the homeland. I
    urge the Senate to take action on immigration reform so that I can sign
    a good bill into law.

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