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Rep. Boozman Votes for Secure Fence

Date: Sept. 14, 2006
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Immigration


Rep. Boozman votes for Secure Fence
"Border security is national security," Boozman says.

U.S. Representative John Boozman (R-AR) voted for securing America's borders, and bolstering Homeland Security, voting yes on H.R. 6061, the Secure Fence Act of 2006.

The legislation, introduced Wednesday by Homeland Security Committee Chairman Peter King (R-NY), passed the House by a vote of 283-138.

H.R. 6061 calls on the Secretary of Homeland Security to determine within 18 months what is "necessary and appropriate to achieve and maintain operational control over the entire international land and maritime borders of the United States," including the use of technology, such as unmanned aerial vehicles, and physical barriers, which includes more than 700 miles of two-layered reinforced fencing along the southwest border, and a study on the construction of a state-of-the-art barrier along the northern land and maritime border.

"I strongly support H.R. 6061," Boozman said. "A nation with no borders is no longer a nation.

"At a time when our nation continues to live under the threat of international terrorism, it is of the utmost importance that we establish border security. Without it, our country is left vulnerable to attacks by foreign terrorists who cross our borders undetected. In addition, border security will prevent millions of illegal immigrants from infringing upon every legal citizen's right to pursue the American dream.

"I am proud the House has taken the lead on protecting the America's security with today's vote," Boozman added. "Border security is homeland security, which is national security.

"Earlier this week, I heard from my colleagues about their field hearings on border security. We learned how the current situation along the border represents a threat to Americans from drug-runners, smugglers, and violent gangs," Boozman said. "The illegal immigration issue must be solved, but securing our borders should be our first priority."

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