The voters in my district, and around the country, have demanded that Congress get a hold on the influx of illegal immigrants and tighten the security around our borders.

It is simply a fact that the birth rate of our illegal immigrants exceeds that of our legal residents.

Mexico takes a hard line on immigration, demanding that visitors to her shores enter lawfully, and show her respect during their stay.

The American patriots of today continue the tradition of the long line of patriots before them, by helping to promote liberty and freedom around the world.

I am proud to be an American, and proud that such beliefs are at the core of our country and its citizens.

In fact, things are moving along rather well in Iraq. Nothing is perfect, of course, and freedom is messy work. The cooperation of the three major interests in Iraq has been remarkable.

The voters in my district, and around the country, have demanded that Congress get a hold on the influx of illegal immigrants and tighten the security around our borders.