GOP Senator Asks Why Border Security Can't Be More Like Disney World | ThinkProgress - 0 views
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Cornyn made the reference during a discussion of an amendment proposed by Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL) that would add a biometric entry-exit system and effectively delay the path to citizenship for years.
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Cornyn argued that not having biometrics like fingerprints or iris scans “could lead some people to conclude that this bill is designed to fail.”
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“photo tool”
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Disney World uses a biometric system to ensure people do not commit ticket fraud.
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If they are that easy, affordable and good enough for the Magic Kingdom, they ought to be good enough for the United States. Senator Sessions’ amendment would guarantee they would not be eligible for lawful citizenship until there is a biometric entry/exit system.
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“It is true that Disney World used a fingerprint, and then when Disney Land went ahead to use their system they used a picture because it was better,”
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“two ports of entry. We have 329 ports of entry in the United States, which include land, sea and air. If we are talking about being able to read cards at all ports of entry for those leaving the U.S, it is more daunting than it is at Disney World or Disney Land.”
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Atlanta and Detroit attempted to implement a biometric system like Republicans requested.
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“you can change the way your face looks” but a visa “has to be the same. You cannot tamper with it.”
