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 SBI Quotes
(11/12/2008)Read what others are saying about the Secure Border Initiative (SBI). Below are quotes and articles from elected officials and prominent individuals, along with links to the full text of the articles.“We can have an honest debate about where to place the fence, but not about the need for fences to help bar illegal entry.” - Rep. Tom Tancredo (R-Colorado), May 28, 2008
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No Fence, No Border? No Bull! ) “When we built that fence, we did it because the border was absolutely out of control. The statistics show very clearly that the fence works.” - Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-California), May 1, 2008
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Hopes Slim for Anti-border Fence Legislation ) “According to agents on the scene, the fencing has resulted in a huge reduction in illegal crossings - apprehensions of people illegally crossing the border are down on order of magnitude, from approximately 130,000 apprehensions in 2005 to a projected total of 12,000 for this year.” - Rep. Jon Kyl (R-Arizona), April 18, 2008
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Border Fence Proves Successful ) Texas border cattlemen have a message for Homeland Security officials grappling with publicity nightmares over the Rio Grande Valley segment of the border fence: Bring it west, to their ranches. - MySanAntonio.com, April 7, 2008
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Ranchers Say Wall Could Keep Infested Cattle Out ) “If I’ve taken one thing away from my conversations today, it’s that the problem of securing our borders is bigger than just the issue of illegal immigration. It’s something that encompasses food safety, highway safety, the fight against meth and other illegal drugs, and our economy.” - Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa), March 25, 2008
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U.S. Rep. Braley: Tours U.S.-Mexican Border, Gets Firsthand Look at Efforts to Secure the Border ) |
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