Response from Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren

[http://www.mail.house.gov/~ima_ca16]

April 3, 2006

Mr. Robert

where-I-live  

Dear Mr.:

Thank you for writing me regarding your opposition to H.R. 
4437, the Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal 
Immigration Control Act.  I appreciate the time you took to 
share your views with me and I agree with you.
As a member of the House Homeland Security and Judiciary 
Committees, I participated in mark-up sessions to consider 
this bill.  I also helped lead the effort on the floor of the 
House to defeat this bill and I voted against it.  Unfortunately, 
it passed in the House 239-182.  
Republicans have made it clear that they are not willing to 
work with Democrats on drafting comprehensive immigration 
reform that would protect American citizens and immigrants 
alike.  H.R. 4437 was sent to the Senate for consideration, 
and I hope that they will reject the radical provisions in their 
version.  I will keep your thoughts in mind as this and other 
related bills continue to be considered in the House and 
Senate.

Again, thank you for contacting me.  Please feel free to 
reach me again about this or any other matter of importance 
to you.

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