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Press Releases - Congressman Cole Votes for Legislation to Secure Borders

By: Tom Cole
By: Tom Cole
Date: Sept. 15, 2006
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Immigration


Congressman Cole Votes for Legislation to Secure Borders

WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Cole voted yesterday for the Secure Fence Act of 2006 (H.R. 6061) that passed in the House, 283-138. The Secure Fence Act is an emergency measure that would mandate operational control of all borders and ports through enhanced Border Patrol operations, physical barriers, and state-of-the-art technology along the southwest border, including reinforced fencing.

"Securing our borders is a necessary first step in changing our nation's immigration policies. While, we want America to remain a welcoming nation, we also need to ensure those that come here do so legally," Congressman Tom Cole said. "Border security is an essential element of national security. The September 11th anniversary this week reminds us of the importance of keeping track of who is going in and out of our country."

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http://www.house.gov/list/press/ok04_cole/securefence06.html

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