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Press Release - Carter Hails Signing Of Border Fence Bill

Date: Oct. 26, 2006
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Immigration


CARTER HAILS SIGNING OF BORDER FENCE BILL

Washington, DC, Oct 26 -

U.S. Congressman John Carter (TX-31) today applauded President Bush for signing into law the Secure Fence Act. This Act allows for the construction of a 700 mile fence along the U.S.-Mexico border. Additionally, the bill 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.

"I applaud President Bush for signing this bill which is critical to keeping our nation and borders secure," Congressman Carter said. "I have been a strong supporter of measures to immediately protect our borders, and the Secure Fence Act will go a long way toward improving our nation's homeland security."

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