Jim Ryun: “on September 11, we were attacked by terrorists who took advantage of weaknesses in our border security. After…”

“on September 11, we were attacked by terrorists who took advantage of weaknesses in our border security. After infiltrating our country, the terrorists were able to conceal their real identities, and thereby plot their attacks without fear of being apprehended. If we, as a Congress, want to seriously address the problem of terrorism, then we must address the issue of border security. For this reason, I rise to express my support for the REAL ID Act. This bill contains urgent border security reforms that were not addressed in the Intelligence Reform Bill that President Bush signed into law in December. Foremost in this bill are provisions that would prevent terrorists from obtaining a United States driver's license. Without a license, potential terrorists will have a much harder time opening a bank account, traveling, and conducting other business necessary to plot an attack. I think we all understand that preserving freedom is not an easy process. Freedom is a difficult journey filled with enemies who will try to destroy it if they are left unchecked. For this reason, I strongly urge my colleagues to vote for the REAL ID Act.”