Wilson Praises President’s Plan to Secure America’s Borders

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May 15, 2006

Wilson Praises President’s Plan to Secure America’s Borders

Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), a 31-year veteran of the South Carolina Army National Guard, made the following statement regarding President Bush’s efforts to secure America’s borders:

“Throughout our lives, we’ve always heard that actions speak louder than words. America can have the strongest immigration policies in the world, but until our laws are carried out with the strength of our intentions, millions of people will continue to illegally stream across our borders.

“Tonight, President Bush demonstrated his commitment to securing our country. By placing thousands of National Guard troops on our borders, he will help decrease illegal immigration, stop drug trafficking, and prevent terrorism. As a former Guardsman, I know our troops are well prepared to assist temporarily with this critical mission. I appreciate President Bush’s strong leadership on this issue and will continue to work with him to find a long-term solution to securing America’s borders. ”

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