Hector Velazquez seeks to appeal the district court’s order denying his motion filed under 28 U.S.C. § 2255 (2000). We have reviewed the record and conclude on the reasoning of the district court that Velazquez has not made a substantial showing of the denial of a constitutional right. See United States v. Velazquez, Nos. CR-97-297-V; CA-00-187-S (W.D.N.C. filed Nov. 30, 2001, entered Dec. 3, 2001). Accordingly, we deny a *657 certificate of appealability and dismiss the appeal. See 28 U.S.C. § 2253(c) (2000). We dispense with oral argument because the facts and legal contentions are adequately presented in the materials before the court and argument would not aid the decisional process.

DISMISSED.