|
Strengthening Border Security“America is digging a hole for itself with failed immigration policies. My bill stops the digging and starts securing our borders to end the flood of illegal immigration.” Senate Bill 1639On June 28, 2007, Senator Nelson voted to defeat the amnesty-based immigration bill (S. 1639). The vote, coming after dozens of amendments and weeks of debate, reflected the severity of the shortcomings and fundamental flaws of this immigration proposal. He voted against this bill because it put amnesty first and included minimal border security and legal immigration reform provisions only as enticements to secure some votes in favor if the amnesty provisions. The SituationBen Nelson is leading the way toward strengthening border security and providing the resources for effective enforcement. Our country's porous southwest border must be secured. Thousands of people illegally cross into the U.S. each year and Nebraskans and the American public are demanding action to end illegal immigation, protect America from terrorists, restore control of our borders, and guarantee punishment to those who smuggle, traffic, harbor, or employ illegal immigrants. The Start to a SolutionNelson has authored The Border Security and Interior Enforcement Improvement Act with his colleagues, Senators Sessions and Coburn, to put an end to America's failed immigration policies. Unlike other proposed legislation that's too broad to be effective, Nelson's bill aims to solve the border security problem where it starts--at the border.
The Border Security and Interior Enforcement Act is part of Ben Nelson's plan to increase security, protect rural states, and fortify our armed services.
|
|