IMMIGRATION

Congressman Lungren believes that a primary attribute of sovereignty is reflected in the ability of a nation to control its borders. Article 1, Sec. 8 of the United States Constitution places this responsibility on the Congress. It is therefore imperative that the Congress fully fund the 2000 additional border patrol officers for each of the next five years. In order to de-magnetize the attraction of unlawful employment, it is necessary to enforce employer sanctions. This will require the use of a tamper proof form of identification. Any temporary worker program for agriculture must in fact be for jobs which are in fact temporary and not a disguised amnesty.

CRIME

Congressman Lungren believes that the purpose of government itself is based on a social compact to protect our citizens from violence. Those who commit crime must face the certainty of punishment. Crime victims and their families are entitled to be treated with dignity and respect in the criminal justice process. Congressman Lungren's proposals to limit the abuse of the criminal appeals process have been enacted into law in the 109th Congress and he is committed to continue the fight on behalf of those who have been victimized by crime.

HOMELAND SECURITY

Congressman Lungren returned to Congress in order to help fight the war against terrorism. His experience gained as the Attorney General of California and as a former Member of Congress provide him with unique qualifications for this task. Congressman Lungren played a central role in the reenactment of the PATRIOT Act and is the author of the SAFE Port Act, and a federal death penalty for those who commit acts of terrorism where there is a loss of human life. In his capacity as the Chairman of the Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection & Cybersecurity Subcommittee of the Homeland Security Committee, Congressman Lungren has worked tirelessly to protect the American people.