Thread: Obama's plan: No extension of border fence

Obama's plan: No extension of border fence

Rep. Green applauds move, calling barrier ineffective
By STEWART M. POWELL Copyright 2009 Houston Chronicle
May 7, 2009, 8:28PM

WASHINGTON — President Obama’s budget blueprint Thursday shelved extension of the controversial border fence beyond the 670 miles already completed or planned — rejecting the much-heralded security approach orchestrated by former President George W. Bush.

The Obama administration’s turnabout left funds for roads, lights and so-called tactical infrastructure — but not a dime to extend the pedestrian fencing and vehicle barriers erected along roughly a third of the nation’s 1,947-mile border with Mexico.

As a Democratic senator representing Illinois, Obama joined 79 other senators in 2006 to support construction of the barrier system, intended to keep immigrants from crossing into the United States illegally.

The top financial officer at the Department of Homeland Security, Peggy Sherry, and her team told reporters Thursday that the Obama administration would not extend a barrier network that has irked neighboring Mexico and raised concerns among immigrant advocates.

Some Texas’ landowners have stubbornly challenged the fence project, denying or delaying federal access to survey their property in legal warfare that prolonged construction along some parts of the border.

As recently as last October, the federal government had completed just a one half-mile section of the 110 miles of pedestrian border fence promised in Texas.

Chad Foster, mayor of Eagle Pass and head of the Texas Border Coalition, welcomed the decision. “We’ve always wanted to stop the fence right where it is,â€

"The top financial officer at the Department of Homeland Security, Peggy Sherry, and her team told reporters Thursday that the Obama administration would not extend a barrier network that has irked neighboring Mexico and raised concerns among immigrant advocates."

Well now we know who DHS and Obama are working for ... Mexico and illegal aliens instead of US citizens. Hiss! Boo! Shame on You!

GRRRRRR!!!!!

Obama's plan: No extension of border fence

American voter plan: No extension of Obama's presidency.

He may be the best thing for the republicans or independents.

[quote]Culberson said it amounted to “more proof that the new administration will not truly secure our borders.â€

This is being done in Obama's preference for Mexico over his preference for the United States, he believes it is an Obamanation and not "we the peoples"

I knew the fence would be stopped by Obama. Next he will be setting up Welcome Wagons all along the border.

This is change we can believe in? Why am I not surprised. The Obama administration has done nothing to protect our border. Its more wide open than ever. Its just a matter of time before we have another 911.

Culberson is absolutely right, Obama plans on doing nothing to protect our border.