On the recordJune 14, 2005
I rise only to express my strong support for the Dreier-Kolbe amendment, which recognizes that Congress has a long-standing understanding of the fact that the difficulties of immigration, the challenges of illegal immigration especially, are a Federal responsibility. What the gentleman is proposing is not creating a grant program, but rather reimbursing for funds already spent to meet the challenge of our borders. Indeed, it is very important that we move forward in terms of funding. This $50 million amount raises the total to $405 million, only about 25 cents on the dollar relative to the national cost. It is a very important change. Mr. Chairman, I urge everybody to support the Dreier-Kolbe amendment, and I thank the gentlemen for their work. The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Ehlers) is recognized for 2 minutes.
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