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REP. HUNTER COAUTHORS LEGISLATION TARGETING BORDER TUNNELERS
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March 1, 2006
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Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif. (52nd CD), issued the following press release:
Today, Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-CA) joined fellow California Reps. David Dreier (R-CA), Elton Gallegly (R-CA) and Susan Davis (D-CA), to announce the introduction of the Border Tunnel Prevention Act. The legislation will target individuals who either build or utilize tunnels to illegally enter the United States by criminalizing the construction of border tunnels.
"The discovery of tunnels on America's land borders are cause for great concern, especially given today's security threat," said Congressman Hunter. "While border fencing and infrastructure has proved capable of deterring and preventing illegal foot traffic ...
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