John Rutherford: “I thank my good friend from Oklahoma for this opportunity. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to the previous question so…”

“I thank my good friend from Oklahoma for this opportunity. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to the previous question so that we can immediately consider H.R. 1995, a bill to keep alien gang members from entering the United States. The crisis at the southern border continues to rage, with over 160,000 illegal aliens pouring into the country every single month. In fiscal year 2021, a record-breaking 1.7 million illegal aliens crossed our southern border, and that is only those who were caught. How many others avoided authorities and successfully entered into our country illegally? Mr. Speaker, we know cartels are sending gang members across our border and into our communities. I can tell you--and as a former sheriff, I can assure you, Mr. Speaker--these gang members, these alien gang members, are bringing violence and drugs, and they are straining police resources in cities all across America. In fact, violent crime skyrocketed in many cities last year, and much of that was tied to gang violence. I hope that my colleagues on the other side of the aisle can agree that alien gang members should not be allowed into the United States. A ``no'' vote on the previous question sends a message to those looking to bring crime and violence into our country that they are not welcome here. Mr.…”