Virginia Foxx: “House Republicans are working hard to produce a strong security bill to send to President Bush's desk, while Democrats…”

“House Republicans are working hard to produce a strong security bill to send to President Bush's desk, while Democrats continue their tired strategy of voting against border security legislation, while failing to offer a plan of their own. Republicans passed the REAL ID Act which made it more difficult for potential terrorists to obtain driver's licenses, and helped deport criminals for terrorism related offenses. 152 House Democrats voted against it. The Republicans passed the Border Protection, Anti-terrorism and Illegal Immigration Control Act which increased border security by authorizing 1,000 new border inspectors and ended the ``catch and release'' of illegal aliens. 164 House Democrats voted against that. Finally, 187 Democrats voted against an amendment which would have added teeth to a Federal law that requires governments at all levels to comply with Federal immigration laws. Mr. Speaker, I have been listening to the other side of the aisle complain about the ``do-nothing Congress.'' It is actually a case of the ``do-nothing'' Democrats. Republicans have a strong record of accomplishment on border security. Too bad the Democrats can't say the same thing. ____________________”