Political Quotes

“I thank the gentlewoman from Missouri. Mr. Speaker, the gentlewoman has given us this opportunity tonight to speak on the growing crisis at our southern border. It is a critical issue that our friends on the other side of the aisle are simply failing to address. Over the course of this government shutdown, many have sought to dismiss the very real challenges that we are facing regarding human trafficking, sexual assault, and drug smuggling that clearly are occurring. Thousands of people are making the dangerous journey to and across our southern border, and this has been the result. What these same opponents fail to mention is the perverse incentives that exist for these crimes. For example, our lax immigration laws have encouraged illegal immigration. For example, the dramatic increase in unaccompanied minors and supposed family units at the border are a direct result of our catch- and-release policies. The President made his case to the American people just a few nights ago, and he addressed the urgent need for border security. He is precisely right. Securing our borders and protecting the American people must be a top priority of this Congress. It is our duty. It is important to maintain the strength and the sovereignty of our Nation. A strong America is good not only for our national security and our prosperity, but it is good for all people around the world.…”