Friday, 07 March 2008
Tancredo Criticizes Bush for Misplaced Border Priorities
Administration Applies More Scrutiny to Foreign Toys than Foreign Nationals at Border

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Tom Tancredo (R-Littleton) today pointed to a new toy screening program unveiled by the Bush Administration as the latest example of the White House’s misplaced priorities when it comes to the issue of border security. The program, unveiled this week, dedicates additional federal funds and agents to inspecting foreign-made toys at U.S. ports of entry.

“For decades, millions of illegal aliens and potential terrorists have streamed across our borders with little or no government action to stop it,â€