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Cord Byrd: I voted to support the Isakson amendment which would have delayed the implementation of the amnesty provisions of this…

On the recordMay 16, 2006
I voted to support the Isakson amendment which would have delayed the implementation of the amnesty provisions of this bill until the Secretary of Homeland Security had certified that the bill's security measures are fully operational. I oppose amnesty for illegal aliens--absolutely and unequivocally. Therefore, I support those measures, such as the Isakson amendment, that would prevent the amnesty provisions of this bill from taking effect. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Michigan. Congratulating Senator Levin
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Cord Byrd
Florida

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