On the recordMarch 14, 2024
before I address recycling and composting, I just want to say something with respect and affection to my friend from Texas. About a month ago, Democrats and Republicans joined together here on this floor to pass bipartisan legislation to provide for better--much better--security at the border and to make sure that folks from other countries who have a desire to work, the ability to work, are not a threat to our safety or security--that they could be provided an opportunity to help make this a better country. It was a bipartisan vote, Democrats and Republicans. So I just want to commend the Republicans who joined the Democrats in voting for it. The legislation has died in the House, at least for now, and my hope is that the House will see fit to join us in the Senate to pass commonsense, much needed border security legislation.
