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On August 29, 2007, Porter claimed that U.S. withdrawal from Iraq would lead to $9 per gallon [[gasoline]].<ref>[http://www.lvrj.com/news/9466252.html ''Las Vegas Review Journal'': August 29, 2007]</ref>
 
===SocialProtecting Securityour borders===
Congressman Porter has always been a proponent in protecting our borders. In 2006, he voted for the Secure Fence Act which allocated a 700 mile double reinforced fence along the border and authorizes the installation of more lighting, vehicle barriers, and border checkpoints, while putting in place more advanced equipment like sensors, cameras, satellites and unmanned aerial vehicles. The Act will also increase the number of Border Security guards from 9,000 to 12,000 in 2008.
Porter has been given a 0% rating by the Alliance of Retired Americans, indicating an anti-senior voting record. Porter supports privitization of Social Security. <ref>[http://ontheissues.org/House/Jon_Porter.htm#Social_Security On the Issues: Jon Porter - Social Security]</ref><ref>[http://www.lasvegassun.com/sunbin/stories/lv-other/2005/mar/01/518371125.html ''The Las Vegas Sun'']</ref>
 
===Equal pay for women===