According to Michelle Malkin's site, it appears that Senator Arlen Specter, Liberal Republican from PA, and Senator Chris Dodd, Liberal Democrat from Connecticut, actually inserted amendments into the Senate's "Amnesty for Illegals" bill that says we can't even build a border wall on US territory unless we consult with Mexico first.
AAarrrgghhhh!!!
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S.Amdt.4089 - Dodd contains the following language:
(b) CONSULTATION REQUIREMENT.--Consultations between United States and Mexican authorities at the federal, state, and local levels concerning the construction of additional fencing and related border security structures along the United States-Mexico border shall be undertaken prior to commencing any new construction, in order to solicit the views of affected communities, lessen tensions and foster greater understanding and stronger cooperation on this and other important issues of mutual concern.
S.Amdt.4188 - Specter: Managers' amendment, a collection of amendments, including Dodd's S.Amdt.4089 that requires local, state and federal governments to consult with Mexican counterpart authorities before commencing new construction, was PASSED on a 56 - 41 vote.
Republicans who voted for the Mexican consultation requirement:
Bennett, Bond, Brownback, Chafee, Coleman, Collins, Craig, Graham, Hagel, Lugar, Collins, McCain, Specter, Stevens, Warner, Martinez, Murkowski, Snowe and Voinovich
Only one Democrat voted against it:
Lincoln
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