Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, Safe Mobility Offices are strategically situated in Central and South America and intended to be an alternative way for individuals to seek lawful pathways to the United States other than the dangerous journey that many migrants resort to in an effort to flee from persecution or dangerous conditions. They are good, commonsense policies. My colleague across the aisle may be interested to know that these offices are also a useful tool in combating illegal border crossings. Globally, we are facing the greatest displacement of people since World War II. That is why these offices are also in partnership with Canada and Spain. Let's talk about the effect this amendment would actually have on the Department of Homeland Security. Taking away options for lawful pathways only further burdens Border Patrol and Customs and Border Protection with more encounters. These Safe Mobility Offices enhance our security posture because they allow the vetting of individuals before they ever set foot on U.S. soil. It also takes money out of the cartels' pockets because it prevents individuals from paying smugglers and coyotes thousands of dollars to get them through our borders. Finally, it takes the burden off of our already jammed immigration courts that are managing over 3 million cases and counting.…”