Bush will sign Fence Act

From FAIR’s Legislative Update:

President Bush has pledged to sign the Secure Fence Act that authorizes the construction of about 700 miles of fencing along the southern border. Groups supporting amnesty are urging the President to veto the bill. The White House has not received the legislation from Congress therefore postponing the act from becoming law. Bush’s support for the Secure Fence Act was praised by House Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-IL) who says illegal immigration is a threat to our safety. Reports indicate the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) would not commit to building all 700 miles of fencing; however, House Armed Services Chairman Duncan Hunter (R-CA) sent a letter to DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff explaining the building of the fence is not optional. Stay tuned.

Posted by Lawrence Auster at October 16, 2006 02:11 PM | Send