I Came To Congress To Help Reduce

Gang Violence In America Is Not A Sudden Problem. It Has Been A Part Of Urban Life For Years, Offering An Aggressive Definition And Identity To Those Seeking A Place To Belong In The Chaos Of Large Metropolitan Areas.

I Came To Congress To Help Reduce Spending.

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 Have Faith The Men And Women Of The Coast Guard Will Immediately Rise To The Challenge And See The People Hit By Katrina Through Until The Storm Has Truly Calmed.

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