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Brian Bilbray: I would like to close, Mr. Speaker, by announcing that the American people have really spoken this week, stopped the…

On the recordMay 23, 2007
I would like to close, Mr. Speaker, by announcing that the American people have really spoken this week, stopped the Senate from forcing something through the Senate. And not only that, they have sent the message to their Members of the House of Representatives. And I would like to announce today that this week, because of all the reaction and the backlash against the Senate amnesty scheme, five new Members have joined the Immigration Reform Caucus in the House of Representatives. And I am very happy to welcome new Members in that are committed and working hard to be able to finally do the right thing on illegal immigration and start enforcing our laws the way the American people want to do; securing our borders and securing our neighborhoods and securing our future for our grandchildren.
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Brian Bilbray
California

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Discussing the response to the Senate's immigration proposal and the formation of the Immigration Reform Caucus.

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