Ross Votes to Pass FY 15 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill

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"When my colleagues and I passed the Omnibus spending bill in November, we made a promise to the American people to fight the president's executive action. We are standing by our word. The president's unilateral action granting five million immigrants illegal amnesty shows he prioritizes those who have broken the law over those who have applied for immigration through the appropriate legal channels. His action will encourage more illegal immigration, while putting American citizens, as well as those who are lawfully present in this nation, at a disadvantage when it comes to finding employment."

"I have continuously said the first step to immigration reform is to secure our borders. This legislation will certainly meet this need by providing the largest operational force levels in history to the Customs and Border Protection agency. It also funds a number of important types of surveillance to help strengthen around-the-clock border security."

"I am pleased we passed a Department of Homeland Security funding measure that also reins in this president's unilateral executive action. This bill will reverse the president's executive action on immigration, prioritize legal immigration over illegal, and prioritize the hiring of American citizens over those who came here illegally."

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