Bush Backs Adding Border Security Funds to Senate Immigration Bill
In a speech to a construction industry group, President Bush has renewed his call to pass a wide-ranging immigration bill that stalled in the Senate, saying the measure “represents the best hope for lasting reform” In a move to increase the bill’s chances of passage, Bush said he supports adding funds to it for border security.
The bill hit a snag in the Senate June 7 when its supporters were unable to muster enough supports to cut off debate on the measure. In his June 14 speech at the Associated Builders & Contractors’ legislative conference in Washington, D.C., Bush said he was “disappointed” that the bill was withdrawn, but urged lawmakers to bring up the bill up again quickly.