IMMIGRATION
The Secure Fence Act (H.R. 6061) was signed into law on October 26. I voted in favor of that bill. I also voted in favor of three other stringent immigration bills that came up for a vote on September 21: the Immigration Law Enforcement Act (H.R. 6095), the Community Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 6094) and the Border Tunnel Prevention Act (H.R. 4830).
11 to 12 million illegal aliens have crossed our borders.
The fact is that our borders are being actively compromised, our sovereignty is challenged and our national security is at risk.
Our national immigration policy is one of the most important issues in America, and we need an aggressive and effective policy.
Ineffective immigration policy means more than a loss of jobs and lower wages for American workers and drastically increased costs to government. With fictitious identities, terrorists enjoy an open invitation to our country.
FBI Assistant Director Steven McCraw called fictitious identities “an opportunity for terrorists to move freely in the United States.”
How do we stop the influx of illegal aliens into our country?
First, we have to secure American’s borders. I have voted for and support installing an effective barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border and making every effort to prevent illegal immigration through other points of entry. I have voted to put troops on the border (as long as it is consistent with the Posse Comitatus Act), and I have voted to put a wall on the border.
Second, no matter how long they have been here, illegal means illegal. Illegal aliens are criminals. We can not reward illegal behavior and preserve respect for the Rule of Law in our country. That is why I oppose amnesty for illegal immigrants. Disguising amnesty as some sort of guest worker program is a distinction without a difference. I have voted against every attempt to directly or indirectly grant amnesty.
Third, we must enforce our existing laws against illegal immigration.
Fourth, we must prosecute those responsible for facilitating illegal immigration to the fullest extent of the law. The U.S. Government must imprison anyone involved in producing false documentation of any kind.
Fifth, I support establishing by law that English is our country’s official language.
Lastly, we must enforce the Real ID Act. This new federal law that I supported establishes standards of proof of citizenship or legal residence for federal acceptance of any state or local government-issued form of identification cards.
I am proud to be a member of the Congressional Immigration Reform Caucus, and I will keep working to protect our borders.
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