Isakson, Chambliss: Border Security Announcement Positive Step Forward
Senators renew call for emergency supplemental funding bill

WASHINGTON (August 10, 2007) – U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., and Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., today praised the announcement by the Bush Administration to implement a series of border security measures as a positive step forward but renewed their call for President Bush to send an emergency supplemental bill to Congress to fully fund border security.

The announcement by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff and Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez includes 25 steps to toughen security at America’s borders, strengthen interior and worksite enforcement, streamline existing temporary worker programs, crack down on employers who knowingly hire illegally workers and enhance worker verification mechanisms.

“This is a very positive step toward restoring credibility to our broken immigration system. The American people have sent the message loud and clear that they want us to secure the border first before we deal with any other immigration issues,â€