This issue is an issue of public safety, which is the first obligation of the Federal Government, to protect the people, to protect the homeland. And that is why it's important the Federal Government get out of the way of the State of Arizona trying to protect the good citizens there in Arizona from the drug cartels that are coming into their State. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. Does the gentleman continue to reserve his point of order?
On the recordFebruary 18, 2011
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