Foxx Takes Lead in Framing National Illegal Immigration Debate, Solution

FOXX TAKES LEAD IN FRAMING NATIONAL ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION DEBATE, SOLUTION
Tuesday December 06, 2005

WASHINGTON - United States Rep. Virginia Foxx (N.C.-5) took a lead in the national debate on illegal immigration by joining just three original co-sponsors to the major immigration reform bill being introduced in Congress. Today Rep. Foxx joined House Judiciary Committee Chairman F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. in introducing H.R. 4437, the Border Protection, Antiterrorism and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005. The bill aims to strengthen American borders, crack down on those who hire illegal aliens, increase the punishment for those who smuggle people into our country illegally and allow for the swift deportation of illegal aliens. The House is expected to debate and vote on the bill next week.

"We cannot have a secure nation without secure borders," said Rep. Foxx. "Controlling illegal immigration begins with the enforcement of current laws and the elimination of incentives to immigrate illegally. Illegal aliens should be caught and removed - not simply caught and released, and those who knowingly employ illegals must be held accountable and face real, stiff consequences. Our nation's security is at risk and nothing else is more important."

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"The Pew Hispanic Center estimates that over 300,000 illegal aliens live in North Carolina. These individuals are breaking the law and their behavior should not be tolerated or rewarded. I will continue to do everything in my power to protect against unlawful entry into our country," said Rep. Foxx.

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