Political Quotes

“Mr. President, the Biden administration inherited both the COVID-19 public health crisis and the dismantling of the immigration system from the previous administration. This amendment would tie the Biden administration's hands in addressing arrivals at our southern border. It would prevent adapting to changes in public health needs and making security-based decisions related to protecting our homeland. Forcing the indefinite preservation of title 42 authorities raises both security and humanitarian concerns. This would prevent the imposition of the consequence-delivery system that cracks down on individuals who attempt to cross the border repeatedly. We should not have to expel the same person for illegally crossing the border six or seven times. We need to expel them once and use tools like removal and prosecution to limit their ability to keep crossing the border illegally. This amendment also reduces the administration's ability to appropriately care for unaccompanied minors. We need to ensure that the administration has every tool at their disposal as they work to tackle the pandemic and keep our Nation secure. I urge my colleagues to reject this amendment. Vote on Amendment No. 3781 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the amendment.”