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Department Of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008

Floor Speech

Date: June 14, 2007
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Immigration


DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2008 -- (House of Representatives - June 14, 2007)

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Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Chairman, I rise today in support of my colleague from Florida and her amendment that will enhance the ability to secure our borders.

The enactment of the Secure Fence Act last year was a step in the right direction because this act recognized that most illegal immigrants do enter from the southern border. The Secure Fence Act directs the Department of Homeland Security to construct hundreds of miles of reinforced fencing, not just fencing, but additional physical barriers, roads, lighting, cameras and sensors along that southwest border.

Building the fence is a very expensive and urgent construction project. My constituents in West Virginia, who do not have a border, say, What is taking so long, and why are so many people still able to enter our country illegally? Unfortunately, part of it has been a lack of funding.

So with this amendment, I think the gentlewoman from Florida has put forth a good-faith effort to see that this fence not only is built, but is built quicker and that the border becomes more secure.

I support her amendment.

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