From Senator Vitter's office:

Thank you for contacting me in opposition to amnesty for illegal aliens and uncontrolled immigration. I appreciate your sharing your views with me.

I absolutely agree with you that illegal immigration must be controlled, and I am firmly opposed to any type of amnesty. Amnesty sends the wrong message - that of a reward - to those who are and have been evading our laws. It is also unfair to all of the legal immigrants who came to this nation and followed our laws to become citizens.

Rest assured that one of my top priorities in the Senate will be to curtail illegal immigration and increase our border security. Failed border security was one of many reasons cited by the 9/11 Commission for the events that happened that tragic day, and we have to take steps to strengthen our national security, abroad and within our borders.

In the past I have supported and voted for increased border patrol units and technology, a better tracking system for entry, tougher visa requirements for foreign nationals seeking entrance, and stricter student visa requirements for those who want to study from abroad. I look forward to working with my Senate colleagues to enact further fundamental immigration reforms.

Once again, thank you for contacting me to share your thoughts on these important issues. Please do not hesitate to contact me in the future.




Sincerely,

Senator David Vitter
United States Senator