Political Quotes

“Mr. President, the logic of title 42 is a public health response to a crisis. It was determined that foreigners coming into the United States could be turned away under title 42, and more than a million were last year. Now, what has happened to the public health crisis? In June of this year, our government announced it would no longer require COVID tests for foreigners entering the United States. We have 22 million international visitors each year, and now there is no longer a requirement for testing. So let's be honest. This is not about public health anymore. It is our excuse for not tackling the very real challenge of coming up with a border policy on a bipartisan basis. I want to salute Senator Sinema and Senator Tillis for their undertaking. I want to work with them in the future, and I think we should reject this amendment. Vote on Amendment No. 6563 The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The question is on agreeing to the amendment.”