Oct. 27, 2006
 
Callaghan Criticizes New Border Fence Measure
 
From Mike Callaghan for Second Congressional District Press Release
 
Charleston, WV (HNN) – Mike Callaghan, Democratic Congressional candidate (Second District), commented on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2006 on the border bill signed into law by President Bush, which authorizes a 700 mile fence to be built on the 2,100 mile United States-Mexico border.
 
“This is nothing more than an election season ploy to make voters believe that the Republicans are actually doing something about the border problem,” Callaghan said. “This bill is hollow legislation that does not address key issues at hand with immigration. There is no funding to make this fence a reality. Nothing is being done to address employers who knowingly hire illegal immigrants.”
 
“I’m sure my opponent will tout this as a real success for immigration reform. It’s unfortunate that in reality this is not the case.” Callaghan continued, “This is a matter of national security. Something real must be done. What good is this bill when there is no funding for the proposed fence? If we weren’t giving such large tax cuts to the wealthiest 1% or spending billions of dollars every month in Iraq we would be in a much better position to really secure our border.”