Political Quotes

William F. Smith: “This section should not be implemented if it would significantly disrupt legitimate border traffic. I will support going…”

On the recordAugust 4, 1998
This section should not be implemented if it would significantly disrupt legitimate border traffic. I will support going forward with this section only if it will not impede that cross-border travel and trade that I understand the gentleman from Washington has a legitimate concern about. At the same time I must emphasize that section 110 was included in the 1996 act because a comprehensive and efficient entry/exit is vital for our national security. Without such a system, our government has no idea who is coming to the United States and whether they leave when they are supposed to do so. It is particularly important that the United States protect its citizens from terrorism, drug smuggling and illegal aliens.
Said by
William F. Smith
Texas
Source
govinfo.gov

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the implications of border traffic regulations on national security.

Share

Share on XShare on FacebookEmail this quote

More from William F. Smith

May 6, 2008

During a telephone town meeting last night, I asked my constituents, ``Do you think the media are fair and objective in their news coverage?'' Ninety-one percent of the almost 400 respondents said the media are not fair, and only 7 percent…

govinfo.gov
May 7, 2024

We urge Congress to take this obligation seriously and provide the urban Indian organizations and IHS with all the resources necessary to protect the lives of the entirety of the native population.

congress.gov
Feb 26, 2008

The Democratic majority's decision to ignore the requests of our intelligence community has endangered our national security. Why do House Democrats refuse to give the intelligence community the tools they need to protect American lives? A…

govinfo.gov
Feb 13, 2009

In the interests of transparency, because Republicans, the media and the American public were shut out of negotiations, I am suggesting a new name for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, this so-called stimulus bill. Based on what…

govinfo.gov
View all William F. Smith quotes

Other voices in this conversation