    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2007, Book II)]
    [August 10, 2007]
    [Page 1066]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Improving Border Security and Immigration Within Existing
    Law
    August 10, 2007

        Today members of my Cabinet announced a series of important new
    administrative actions to address border security and immigration
    challenges. These reforms represent steps my administration can take
    within the boundaries of existing law to better secure our borders,
    improve worksite enforcement, streamline existing temporary-worker
    programs, and help new immigrants assimilate into American society.
        Although the Congress has not addressed our broken immigration
    system by passing comprehensive reform legislation, my administration
    will continue to take every possible step to build upon the progress
    already made in strengthening our borders, enforcing our worksite laws,
    keeping our economy well-supplied with vital workers, and helping new
    Americans learn English.
        I appreciate the work of Secretary Chertoff and Secretary Gutierrez in implementing these important reforms, which will
    improve our security and enrich our Nation.

    Note: The Office of the Press Secretary also released a Spanish language
    version of this statement.