Cord Byrd: “I must oppose the Sessions amendment because it would eliminate…”

On the recordJuly 13, 2006

I must oppose the Sessions amendment because it would eliminate critical border security funds from this bill. The subcommittee has carefully balanced the needs of our law enforcement personnel on the border, and an across-the board cut, like that proposed in the Sessions amendment, would leave our borders dangerously exposed. I remain committed to strengthening the fencing along the border. But it is unwise to finance that fencing with cuts in our border security elsewhere. I join the chairman in opposing this amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the amendment, as modified.

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