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agents so they can better do their job. Slowly The President. The of but surely, technology is being employed up America does not torture. And that’s impor- and down the border, and that’s a key part tant for people around the world to under- of our strategy, as well as physical barriers. stand. You see a physical barrier right here. This is good for an urban environment. As you Border Security head out into the rural parts of the world, Q. Will we ever see a wall here in the there are other types of physical barriers we border? can use, such as impediments to vehicular The President. You’ve got a fence here traffic or berming, which is precisely what in the border. You’re going to have a virtual our strategy is. fence in the border when we bring tech- We’ve got a comprehensive strategy that nology to bear—infrared, cameras, drones. says, ‘‘We’re going to enforce this border. And you’ve got some of the finest Americans We’re going to prevent people from coming in our country enforcing the border. Ours here in the first place. And when we catch is a nation of law. People should not be al- people—and, by the way, since 2001, our lowed to break the law. Border Patrol have apprehended 4.5 million So one of the ways to make sure we have people illegally coming into the country. But a rational border control policy is to make we’ve got to end catch-and-release. In other work legal, not amnesty but work legal, on words, we’ve got to end this program particu- a temporary basis. People ought to be given larly for non-Mexican, illegal immigrants. a tamper-proof work card, come here, and This business about catching people and then do jobs Americans won’t do, and then after letting them back out in the society, it’s not a set period of time, go home. And that’s fair to those who are working hard, and it’s what we’re going to work with Congress not fair to the American people. We’re end- about, a comprehensive plan that will make ing the practice. it easier for these good folks to do their job, And then I told you we’ve got to have bet- which is enforce the border of the United ter interior enforcement, plus a rational States. worker plan that is not amnesty. That’s a very Listen, thank you all. important part of the plan. NOTE: The President spoke at 9:41 a.m. at the El Paso sector of the Mexico-U.S. border. In his Representative Randy ‘‘Duke’’ remarks, he referred to Gov. Rick Perry of Texas; Cunningham Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Q. Do you have any reaction to the res- Chertoff; and Johnny Sutton, U.S. Attorney for ignation of Congressman Cunningham and the Western District of Texas. A tape was not the charges that were brought against him? available for verification of the content of these The President. Any Member of Congress, remarks. Republican or Democrat, must take their of- fice seriously and the ethics seriously. The Remarks at a Luncheon for idea of a Congressman taking money is out- Representative Marilyn N. Musgrave rageous. And Congressman Cunningham is in Denver, going to realize that he has broken the law and is going to pay a serious price, which November 29, 2005 he should. Thank you all. Thanks for the warm wel- come. Thanks for the invitation, Marilyn. I Terrorist Detention Centers Abroad am here because Marilyn Musgrave is a great Q. Is there going to be investigating the Congresswoman, and she deserves to be re- allegations that there are U.S.-run terrorist elected to the United States Congress. detention centers abroad? Don’t the Amer- And I want to thank you all for coming ican people deserve an accounting of why to support her. I want to remind you, it’s these places exist and what’s being done one thing to support a person with your hard- there? earned wages; it’s another thing to support

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a person with your time and efforts. So when has it been rough on former Congressman the time comes, I hope you’re dialing the Schaffer as well. phones and knocking on the doors and help- But most of all, I want to thank you all ing defeat the special interests that are trying for working hard to get this good person back to drive her out of office. in Congress. We got a lot to do up there. I appreciate Marilyn because she’s a hard These are extraordinary times that we live worker. You know, some of them get up to in. We’re at war. I wish I could report to Congress, and they take it easy, take things the people of Colorado the war was over. It’s for granted—not this Congressperson. She’s not. There’s an enemy still out there that home in her district because she cares about wants to inflict harm on the United States the people of Colorado. I know she cares of America because of what we believe in. about the people of Colorado because every We believe in the freedom of people to time I see her, she says, ‘‘I want to remind worship and speak their mind, the freedom you about the values that are important in of the press to print what they want. They Colorado.’’ [Laughter] believe in the opposite. They have a dark vi- She’s not only a hard worker; she brings sion of the world. They have made their in- commonsense values to Washington, DC. tentions clear. They want to establish a totali- And that’s a town that needs some common- tarian empire that stretches from Spain to sense values. In order to keep this country Indonesia. And one way for them to accom- safe, in order to keep this country strong, plish their objective is to drive us out of the we need people like Marilyn Musgrave in the Middle East, is to cause America to become United States Congress. isolated. It’s not going to happen on my By the way, Laura agrees with me. [Laugh- watch. ter] I’d like us to hang around for lunch, but I’ve got to head back to Washington and have One of the reasons I’m proud to stand here dinner with her—and my mother and dad, with Marilyn is she understands the stakes by the way, who send their love as well to as well. It’s important to have a—somebody the Congresswoman. from the United States Congress from that I’m proud to have traveled from the air- district, from her district, who understands port not only with your great Governor, Bill that on September the 11th, 2001, an enemy Owens—it’s great to see you, Governor; declared war on the United States of Amer- thanks for being here—but with Marilyn’s ica, and we must do everything in our power husband, Steve. As a matter of fact, I’ve met to protect the American people. so many Musgraves today—[laughter]—that This is an enemy that has declared their if they all lived in the district, it would be intentions in Iraq. They’ve got one weapon, a landslide. [Laughter] Nothing like some- by the way. Their ideology is so dark, nobody body in the Congress who loves her family believes in it except for a handful, but they’ve and who understands the importance of fam- got the capacity to kill innocent people and ily values, and that’s Marilyn Musgrave. have those images on the TV screens around Not only do we have the Governor here, the world, all attempting to shake our will we got the Lieutenant Governor, Jane Nor- and to get us to retreat. They have stated ton. Thanks for coming, Governor—both openly their desire to do to Iraq what they Governors. Proud you’re here. Mark did to Afghanistan, to convert that country Hillman, the treasurer, is here; a lot of State into a safe haven so they can plan, plot, and and local officials. Thanks for coming. It’s attack. We will defeat the enemy in Iraq. We good to see my friend the Congressman, Bob will do our job to protect the American peo- Beauprez, and Claudia. Thanks for coming, ple. Mr. Congressman. The stakes are high, and it’s important to I had the privilege of saying hello to have Members of the United States Congress former Senator Armstrong and his wife, who understand that. Marilyn Musgrave un- Ellen. It’s good to see the Senator. It looks derstands that we’re in a time of war. And like he’s doing pretty good. Retirement in a time of war, it’s important to support hasn’t been all that difficult on him, and nor those who wear the uniform, the men and

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women who are courageous enough to volun- veloping a nuclear weapons program, we teer for the United States military. Marilyn think, and how do we keep the peace. is a strong supporter for our troops, and that’s Sixty years ago, my dad fought the Japa- important. nese. Many of your relatives fought the Japa- Marilyn also understands what I know, is nese as well. They were the sworn enemy that we’ve got a strategy for victory in Iraq. of the United States. Yet in the year 2005, On the one hand, we’ll help this good country the President is sitting down with the Prime develop into a democracy, and it’s hap- Minister talking about making the world a pening. Think about what’s happened in such more peaceful place. Something happened, a brief period of time. You might compare obviously, between when an 18-year-old it with our own history, which was a little fighter pilot—Navy fighter pilot, I might rocky getting to our own constitutional proc- add—George H.W. Bush signed up, and his ess. In 21⁄2 years, that country has gone from son is the President. What happened was a totalitarian dictator, who is an enemy of Japan developed a democracy, a Japanese- the United States, to a Transitional Govern- style democracy, but a democracy. ment to the ratification of a constitution and, Democracies make the world more peace- in 2 weeks’ time, elections to elect a Govern- ful. Someday, an American President is going ment to serve the people for 4 years. Democ- to look back at this period of history and say, racy is on the march in Iraq. ‘‘Thank goodness the United States of Amer- ica kept faith in the capacity of democracy And at the same time, we’re training the to change the world,’’ and be dealing with Iraqi troops so they can take the fight to the duly democratic, elected leaders in the Mid- enemy. The Iraqis are becoming more and dle East, helping to lay that foundation of more capable of doing that which they want peace for generations to come. The stakes to do, which is secure their own country are high. It’s important to have Members of against terrorists and Saddamists. Listen, the United States Congress like Marilyn these people—the mothers in Iraq are like Musgrave, who understand the fact that the mothers here in Colorado. They want to we’re laying the foundation of peace for gen- raise their child in a free and peaceful soci- erations to come. ety, and they’ve got citizens willing to sac- I promise not to talk so long the food gets rifice for that free and peaceful society. cold. [Laughter] But I do appreciate Oh, I know there’s some in Washington Marilyn’s understanding about how our that have said, ‘‘Get out of Iraq now.’’ economy works. You know, there are some They’re wrong. Precipitous withdrawal of our in Washington that would like to raise your troops would send the wrong signal to our taxes. They believe that raising taxes would own troops, send the wrong signal to the be good for the economy. I think that’s what enemy, and send the wrong signal to people they believe. But their logic is backward. around the world who watch the commit- Marilyn and I understand if you let people ment of the United States. We’re going to keep more of their own money, it spurs eco- stand squarely with the people of Iraq and nomic growth and vitality. We’ve come help them develop a free society. through a lot in this economy. We’ve been Marilyn also understands what I know, is through a recession. We’ve been through ter- that democracies yield the peace we all want. rorist attacks. We’ve been through corporate You know, I just came back from the Far scandals. Yet economic—the economic East, had a great trip representing our coun- growth of this Nation is strong and vital. And try there. And it’s—and in my time in Kyoto, I believe, and Marilyn believes, one of the Japan, it struck me again about how amazing main reasons why is because of the tax cuts the democratic process can be for laying the that we delivered for the American people. foundation for peace. I was there to—as a She also understands that the death tax is guest of Prime Minister Koizumi, and we sat unfair. We put the death tax on the road to around the table talking about helping Iraq extinction, and we need to make sure it stays develop a democracy, and what do we do extinct, for the good of our farmers and about the person in North Korea that is de- ranchers and small-business owners.

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Good thing about Marilyn, she also under- America for jobs Americans won’t do, on a stands Washington has got to be wise about temporary basis, and then go back to their how we spend your money. We’re working country. And I’m looking forward to working on a lean budget up there, and it’s good to with Marilyn on rational border control pol- have strong fiscal conservatives in Wash- icy, and I think we can get something done. ington, DC, to fight off the tendency of I’m also proud of the fact that she stands Washington to spend too much. up for values that she thinks important. It’s She understands how the economy works. really important for the United States of She understands that small businesses create America to promote a culture of life, to be most new jobs. It’s important to have some- a welcoming society, to recognize the value body from the State of Colorado in that con- of each person. Marilyn is a strong supporter gressional district who stands squarely with of developing a culture of life. And she’s a the entrepreneurs and small-business people, strong supporter of the sanctity of marriage. and that’s Marilyn Musgrave. We supported a constitutional amendment to I look forward to working with her on a make sure that activist judges do not redefine rational immigration policy. The United traditional marriage. And I’m proud of your States of America will secure our border. I support of that important piece of legislation, just signed an appropriations bill which ex- Marilyn. And the people of this district ought pands the number of Border Patrol agents, to send her back to Washington, DC, be- which is good. But you can’t do that, enforce cause she shares the same values as most this border only with agents; you need tech- nology like drones and infrared and cameras. people in Colorado. And the bill I signed provides for additional So, in summary, send her back. [Laughter] technology to help these good Border Patrol She’s doing a fine job. You know, when you agents do their job down there. find somebody who’s honest and upright, We’re going to stop catch-and-release by somebody who speaks her mind, somebody expanding the number of detention beds. We who’s willing to take a tough position regard- got people working hard down there. They’re less of all the noise around, seems like to finding people trying to sneak into the coun- me that it makes a lot of sense to keep her try, and sure enough, shortly after they get in the United States Congress. I’m proud to detained, they’re back in society again. And be here today to support a good person, a so we’re going to increase the amount of de- good family person, good God-fearing per- tention space and work on expedited re- son, somebody who is doing a fine job for moval. We’re also going to do a better job the people of Colorado, and somebody who of enforcing worksite rules here in the will do—continue to do a great job for the United States of America. people of Colorado. Finally, I feel strongly that in order to have Thanks for letting me come by to say hello. a good and secure border, we got to differen- Marilyn, I’m proud to be on your side. God tiate between those who are here to work bless you all. and those who are here to bring criminal— to provide—to do criminal activities. Listen, we got people coming into this country to do the jobs Americans won’t do. It seems like to me it makes sense to have a willing worker be able to work with a willing em- NOTE: The President spoke at 1:24 p.m. at the ployer on a temporary basis. Comfort Inn Downtown. In his remarks, he re- ferred to Gov. Bill Owens, Lt. Gov. Jane E. Nor- I stand strongly against amnesty. Amnesty ton, and State Treasurer Mark Hillman of Colo- sends the wrong message. Amnesty would say rado; Claudia Beauprez, wife of Representative to other illegal aliens, ‘‘Come, and you can of Colorado; former Senator Wil- come into America and get citizenship auto- liam L. Armstrong of Colorado and his wife, Ellen; matically.’’ No, I’m for a bill that strengthens former Representative Robert W. Schaffer of Col- our border by providing people with a tam- orado; former President Saddam Hussein of Iraq; per-proof identity card to let them work in and Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi of Japan.

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Remarks on the War on Terror in ahead. And now they’re meeting those chal- Annapolis, Maryland lenges as officers of the United States Navy November 30, 2005 and Marine Corps. Some of your former classmates are train- Thank you. Please be seated. Please be ing with Navy SEAL teams that will storm seated. Thanks for the warm welcome. It’s terrorist safe houses in lightning raids. Others good to be back at the Naval Academy. I’m are preparing to lead Marine rifle platoons pleased to provide a convenient excuse for that will hunt the enemy in the mountains you to miss class. of Afghanistan and the streets of Iraqi cities. This is the first year that every class of Others are training as naval aviators who will Midshipmen at this Academy arrived after fly combat missions over the skies of Afghani- the attacks of September the 11th, 2001. stan and Iraq and elsewhere. Still others are Each of you has volunteered to wear our Na- training as sailors and submariners who will tion’s uniform in a time of war, knowing all deliver the combat power of the United the risks and dangers that accompany mili- States to the farthest regions of the world tary service. Our citizens are grateful for your and deliver compassionate assistance to those devotion of duty, and America is proud of suffering from natural disasters. Whatever the men and women at the U.S. Naval Acad- their chosen mission, every graduate of the emy. class of 2005 is bringing honor to the uniform I thank Admiral Rempt for his invitation and helping us bring victory in the war on to come and give this speech. I appreciate terror. Admiral Mike Mullen. I’m traveling today In the years ahead, you’ll join them in the with a man who’s done a fine job as the Sec- fight. Your service is needed because our Na- retary of Defense, Secretary of Defense tion is engaged in a war that is being fought Donald Rumsfeld—Navy Aviator Don on many fronts, from the streets of Western Rumsfeld. I’m proud that the Governor of cities to the mountains of Afghanistan, the the great State of Maryland, Bob Ehrlich, islands of Southeast Asia, and the Horn of and his wife, Kendel, is with us. Thanks for Africa. This war is going to take many turns, being here, Governor. and the enemy must be defeated on every So appreciate that Members of the United battlefield. Yet the terrorists have made it States Congress have joined us, starting with clear that Iraq is the central front in their the Chairman of the Senate Armed Services war against humanity, and so we must recog- Committee, Senator John Warner of the nize Iraq as the central front in the war on State of Virginia—former Secretary of the terror. United States Navy, I might add. Chairman As we fight the enemy in Iraq, every man of the House Permanent Select Committee and woman who volunteers to defend our on Intelligence, Congressman Pete Hoekstra, Nation deserves an unwavering commitment from the State of Arizona, Congressman John to the mission and a clear strategy for victory. Shadegg, and from the State of Indiana, Con- A clear strategy begins with a clear under- gressman Mike Pence, I’m honored you all standing of the enemy we face. The enemy came. Thanks for being here. in Iraq is a combination of rejectionists, Appreciate the mayor of the city of Annap- Saddamists, and terrorists. The rejectionists olis, Mayor Ellen Moyer, joining us. I want are by far the largest group. These are ordi- to thank all the State and local officials. I nary Iraqis, mostly Sunni Arabs, who miss want to thank the faculty members here. the privileged status they had under the re- Thank you all for letting me come by. gime of Saddam Hussein, and they reject an Six months ago, I came here to address Iraq in which they’re no longer the dominant the graduating class of 2005. I spoke to them group. about the importance of their service in the Not all Sunnis fall into the rejectionist first war of the 21st century, the global war camp. Of those that do, most are not actively on terror. I told the class of 2005 that 4 years fighting us, but some give aid and comfort at this Academy had prepared them morally, to the enemy. Many Sunnis boycotted the mentally, and physically for the challenges January elections, yet as democracy takes

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