Political Quotes

“Mr. President, communities all across the country are suffering from exposure to PFAS--commonly used chemicals that do not break down and have been linked to serious health problems. This amendment would strike a provision in the bill that would help DHS repair and upgrade its facilities to protect surrounding communities and frontline DHS personnel from these harmful chemicals. This amendment, instead, seeks to continue the past administration's efforts to fund and construct an ill-conceived border wall on the southern border. I agree that we need secure borders, but we need smart and cost- effective security measures, including technology and adequate personnel levels to meet our border security needs. We should be working together in a bipartisan manner to develop smart investments in border security. Let's secure our southern and northern borders instead of throwing taxpayer dollars to build a costly and ineffective wall. I urge my colleagues to vote no.”