For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
April 19, 2002
Statement by the President
Improving our nation's border security is vital to protecting Americans
from future terrorist attacks. I commend the Senate for passing
legislation that strengthens border security and gives our law
enforcement officials additional tools to secure our homeland. I look
forward to Congress sending me this important legislation as soon as
possible so that I can sign it into law.
I also continue to urge Congress to act to strengthen families and
make America more welcoming. Congress should pass a temporary
extension under 245(i) so that immigrants eligible to become legal
residents will not be forced to leave the country and their families to
have their immigration status resolved.
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