Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of my legislation, H.R. 9678, the FLASH Act. For 3\1/2\ years, border districts, like mine, have suffered the devastating consequences stemming from the crisis at our southern border. As a result, bad actors are emboldened, CBP agents and officers are overwhelmed and overworked, our communities have become more dangerous, and the environment along the border has been harmed. My legislation will address this crisis and secure the border by allowing States to place temporary barriers on Federal lands, providing for the construction of navigable roads to enhance CBP's ability to do their job, and directing Federal managers to develop plans to address growing trash piles along the border that hurt our environment. Securing the border and protecting the environment are not partisan issues. They remain top of mind for the constituents in my entire southern Arizona district. I remain committed to working with anyone on either side of the aisle to find common ground to address the issues impacting communities in my district and our Nation. Hispanic Restaurant Week”