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MINUTEMEN SUPPORT TEXAS GOVERNOR PERRY’S CALL FOR BORDER TO BE DESIGNATED
HIGH-THREAT AREA

TOMBSTONE, AZ (October12, 2005) Chris Simcox, President of the Minuteman Civil Defense Corps (“MCDC”) today expressed his support and appreciation of Texas Governor Rick Perry’s call for the federal government to designate the border a high threat area, and encouragement for his border security plan announced earlier today.

With this proposal, Gov. Perry demonstrates the seriousness of mind that has been lacking in our nation’s capital by leaders of both parties with regard to the national security issues and human rights violations at the border.

Simcox issued the following statement in response to the Governor’s announcement:

“Gov. Perry’s plan should serve as a wake up call to President Bush from his fellow Texas Republican. It is a disgrace that four years after the terror attacks of September 11th our borders are wide open to anyone who wishes to do our country great harm.

“As a result of actions by Minuteman citizen volunteers, governments at the state and federal level have been forced to acknowledge the crisis on our border. We agree with Gov. Perry’s statement that, ‘… the State of Texas cannot wait for the federal government to implement needed border security measures.’

“New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson and Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano, having declared states of emergencies on their respective borders but failing to follow up with effective action, would do well to emulate Gov. Perry’s plan.

“As heartened as we are by Gov. Perry’s proposal, it will take time to implement and will fall short if the federal government continues to fail to do its job. The Minutemen will continue to serve on the border until such time as the border is secure.”

MCDC is conducting a month-long border watch program this October called “Secure Our Borders.” An estimated four thousand trained Minuteman volunteers will participate in non-confrontational border watch efforts on America''s northern and southern borders. Minutemen act as extra eyes and ears for the Border Patrol and will report directly to authorities any sightings of border crossings at other than legal ports of entry.

To read Gov. Perry’s proposal, please visit his website: http://www.governor.state.tx.gov

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