New Perry 2010 Ad: "Border"

Texans for Rick Perry has released its newest ad, “Border.”

The ad, which features Hudspeth County Sheriff Arvin West, can be viewed here:

Visit http://rickperry.org/issues/border-security to learn more about Governor Rick Perry's record on border security issues.

Below is the script of the ad and highlights of Gov. Perry’s record of providing support for our state’s efforts to secure the border. (click "Read more")

“Border” Script:

“I’m Arvin West, Sheriff of Hudspeth County.”

“In the last two-and-a-half years, Governor Perry has helped secure this Texas border.”

“There is not a governor in the United States that has done the efforts that Governor Perry has done to ensure that this border is secure and the citizens of the state of Texas are secure.”

“Folks from Washington, when they come to the border, they want to take pictures. It’s a photo opportunity for them.”

“When Governor Perry steps on this border, he’s here to take care of business.”

“Governor Perry is the only one that has stepped up to help us do our job.”

Gov. Perry’s Record of Support for Border Security:

In 2005, Gov. Perry announced a comprehensive border security plan for Texas and awarded $6 million in grants to support Operation Linebacker, an initiative developed by the 16-member Texas Border Sheriff’s Association to deter illegal immigration and prevent border-related crime.

(SOURCE: “Gov. Perry Awards $6 Million to Border Counties for Border Security,” Office of the Governor press release, 11/6/05, http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/2558)

In February 2006, Gov. Perry announced the launch of Operation Rio Grande, which provided state resources to support the efforts of local law enforcement, and in June 2006 announced that $20 million would be dedicated to sustain and expand Operation Rio Grande.

(SOURCES: “Gov. Perry Launches State-Led Border Security Operation,” Office of the Governor press release, 2/9/06, http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/2495; “Perry Authorizes More Border Security Funding, Virtual Border Watch Program,” Office of the Governor press release, 6/1/06, http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/4909)

In 2007, Gov. Perry signed legislation to provide $110 million in state funds to amplify border security efforts in 2007, and in 2009 he signed legislation providing an additional $116 million.

(SOURCES: HB 1, 80th Legislature, http://www.legis.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?Le... SB 1, 81st Legislature, http://www.legis.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?Le...)

In September 2009, Gov. Perry announced that Ranger Reconnaissance (Ranger Recon) teams would address the ever evolving threat along the Texas-Mexico border and the award of $2 million in state criminal justice funds to the Border Sheriff’s Coalition for continued utilization of video surveillance technology along the border. Comprised of Texas Rangers and Texas National Guard Counterdrug forces, the Ranger Recon Teams are supported by the Operation Border Star Unified Command, including Texas sheriffs, Highway Patrol strike teams and Department of Public Safety aviation resources. This effort was launched in early August to address the increased burglaries of rural homes, ranches and hunting camps in remote areas along the Texas-Mexico border.

(SOURCE: “Gov. Perry Announces Highly Skilled Ranger Recon Teams as Texas’ Latest Efforts to Enhance Border Security,” Office of the Governor press release, 9/10/09, http://www.governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/1357...)

Operation Linebacker reduced the most serious types of crime by 65 percent in the unincorporated areas of the Texas-Mexico border, which accounts for 93.3 percent of the territory. In addition, the number of aliens apprehended crossing illegally into Texas has been reduced by 45 percent.

(SOURCE: “Texas Border Security Council Report to Governor Rick Perry,” 9/08, http://governor.state.tx.us/files/homeland/Border-Secur...)

Texas law enforcement agencies have worked with the U.S. Border Patrol for years to support the deportation of illegal immigrants. Since March 2006, Texas authorities have referred more than 42,000 suspected undocumented immigrants to the Border Patrol.

(SOURCE: Texas Department of Public Safety)