S. 744 has no accountability mechanism to ensure that the required equipment is actually integrated to achieve results

S. 744 throws more than $46 billion of resources at the border... but without a coherent strategy or metrics to measure results

the complexity of the border, it strikes me that so much of what emanates from Washington tends to treat this in a simplistic fashion which does not recognize the importance of both security and legitimate trade and commerce

We can do things in a bipartisan manner and really come up with a product that doesn't just serve Texas, Arizona, and places such as those States but serves the Nation.

I was glad to co-sponsor H.R. 1417 in part to help to foster a bipartisan legislative initiative.

Securing our border is about much more than illegal immigration. It is about safeguarding this country from terrorism, drug cartels, weapons, and human smuggling

the Border Security Results Act strikes a fair balance between border enforcement and fiscal responsibility

We believe that under your leadership the House can pass a bill that both increases border security and improves conditions at our borders.

These are crucial elements who are pushing collectively for comprehensive immigration reform.

A smart border must achieve full situational awareness--requiring the Department of Homeland Security to deploy cutting-edge surveillance technology.

Robust investment to increase physical infrastructure, tactical resources, personnel, and partnerships at our ports of entry is therefore imperative.

Operational control of each and every sector of our borders is the only acceptable outcome.