Democrats Putting the Cart Before the Horse
Many Americans are guarded and suspicious of the recent action taken by the Democrat Senate and I join with them in expressing our reasonable concerns. We have little faith in a government that has promised border security in the past, coupled it with a path to citizenship, and then only enacted the latter half. We should not go down the same path again.
Comprehensive reform can only occur if we proceed in an orderly and sequential fashion where certain parameters and benchmarks of success are met before moving forward. Logically, border security must come first. It is the cornerstone of any realistic reform. Once we establish security at the border and actually stop the leak in our boat, then we can move forward with a plan to address the consequences caused by years of inaction.
Thankfully, border security is not only imperative to earn back the trust of the American people; it is the common thread that is present throughout all immigration reform proposals. Before we take on the momentous challenge of working out our differences, let's build on something upon which we can all agree: border security and border control.
| Posted by Congressman Tom Price (GA - 06) (08-07-2007, 03:34 PM) filed under HRPC Member |
Comments
It occurs to me that border security is the paramount concern, but I don't see the need to be as strident on the issue as many of my fellow Republicans are. I don't like the image of a fence -- I'd much prefer more utilization of technology, like cameras, aerial drones, motion sensors etc.
GAgop,
Comment by: GAgop
August 07, 2007 03:37 PM
Comment by: virginiagentleman
August 07, 2007 03:41 PM
I think your sentiment is noble but misguided. I have not found any evidence to convince me that these so called 'technological' innovations of which you speak are superior to a fence. Just ask the folks that live in Duncan Hunter's district.