I Came To Congress To Help Reduce

Immigration Is Not Just Compatible With But Is A Necessary Component Of Economic Growth.

I Believe That The Freedom Of Speech Should Be Protected, But So Should A Family's Right To Privacy As They Grieve Their Loss. There Is A Time And A Place For Vigorous Debate On The War On Terror, But During A Family's Last Goodbye Is Not It.

It Does Not Make Sense That We Are Allowing Known Potential Weapons, Not Unlike Those The 9-11 Hijackers Used To Overcome The Crews Of Four Airplanes, To Be Taken Aboard Passenger Aircraft.

Going Forward, As We Work To Strengthen Our Border In The Interests Of Homeland Security, We Must Also Recognize The Economic Importance Of Immigration Reform.

I Believe That Everyone Can Appreciate The Right Of A Family To Grieve The Loss Of A Loved One In Peace, Regardless Of Anyone's Position On The War In Iraq And Afghanistan.