Posted by Frank James at 8:32 pm CDT
Sen. Bill Frist (R-Tenn.,) the Senate Majority Leader, warmly embraced President Bush’s approach towards addressing the nation’s immigration problem.
FRIST COMMENTS ON PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
Praises President Bush’s Leadership on Border Security
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, M.D., (R-Tenn.) made the following statement in response to this evening’s presidential address regarding border security and immigration reform:
“Tonight, President Bush has once again demonstrated his commitment to securing our borders.
“Utilizing the National Guard is an effective, short-term stopgap to immediately strengthen border security as long-range reforms begin to take effect.
“As I’ve maintained from the beginning of this debate, secure borders must be the cornerstone of any comprehensive immigration reform plan. In the last eight months, the Senate has approved nearly $12 billion to bolster security along our borders, hire additional border patrol agents and increase the number of detention beds.
“I thank the President for his strong leadership on this issue and look forward to a thoughtful debate in the Senate this week.”
