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This ought to start cranking up that Congressional approval rating. Senator Jeff Sessions may take the prize for unparalleled determination and tenacity fighting the good fight against illegal immigration and the unjust amnesty aimed at illegal aliens by the liberal fringe. Mr Sessions would be the Ted Kennedy antidote.

If everyone who is overwhelmingly satisfied with Senator Sessions work on behalf of all Americans opposed to amnesty would spread the word, Sessions success this month against amnesty may become contagious. We could use more Congressmen doing this fine work. Thanks again, Senator Sessions. There is congratulations to be bestowed on not just Senator Sessions but this post features his press release and we’ll let him steal the show right now.

Stanford Matthews
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Thursday, June 28, 2007

WASHINGTON—U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL) made the following comments today after the U.S. Senate voted 46 – 53 not to invoke cloture on the immigration bill:

“Today’s crushing defeat of the flawed immigration bill is a victory for the American people.

“The Congressional Budget Office found that this legislation would have allowed 8.7 million more illegal aliens in the United States over the next twenty years. We would be squandering a historic opportunity to reform our immigration system if we accepted policies that reduced illegality by only 13 percent. We can and must do better.

“As the public learned more about this immigration legislation, it became clear that the bill did not meet their expectations. The American people overwhelmingly rejected it. Senators heard the voices of their constituents and voted accordingly.

“The vote was also a rejection of the heavy handed procedure employed by the supporters of the legislation. It was not a fair process. I have not seen a more carefully scripted attempt to limit amendments and stifle debate in order to move a piece of legislation through the Senate as was witnessed in this case. Senators saw it for what it was and objected.

“Our nation’s immigration system is broken. I believe that any process to fix that system must start with a real commitment to securing our borders and enforcing our laws. I am pleased to work with President Bush as we move forward with a renewed focus on making our borders secure. It would be an enduring legacy for him if he were to be the first President in nearly 40 years to truly secure our nation’s borders.”

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