Durbin: Owned By Mexico?

May 30, 2006

Dick Durbin: Consult with Mexico on Border Fence
Sunday, May 28, 2006 11:26 a.m. EDT

http://newsmax.com/archives/ic/2006/5/28/112803.shtml?s=ic

The number two Democrat in the Senate is urging the House of Representatives not to repudiate a provision in the immigration reform bill that would force the U.S. to consult with Mexico before building a border fence.

“To think that we would build a fence without any conversation or consultation with Mexico – that doesn’t make sense,” Sen. Dick Durbin told “Fox News Sunday.”

Asked why he felt such consultations were necessary, the top Democrat explained: “Good fences make good neighbors, too. And remember that when it’s all over there will be cities across the border from one another in the United States and Mexico. And you’ll find in most instances they’ll try to find a level of cooperation.

“We ultimately want to have the cooperation of the Mexican government,” Durbin insisted.

An amendment slipped into the Senate bill at the last minute by Sen. Chris Dodd mandates consultations with Mexican officials before any fence construction begins.
It reads:

“CONSULTATION REQUIREMENT — Consultations between United States and Mexican authorities at the federal, state, and local levels concerning the construction of additional fencing and related border security structures along the United States-Mexico border shall be undertaken prior to commencing any new construction, in order to solicit the views of affected communities, lessen tensions and foster greater understanding and stronger cooperation on this and other important issues of mutual concern.”

May 30, 2006 | Filed Under Politics

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