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On the recordFebruary 6, 2024
Former Department of Homeland Security officials recognize that this impeachment is baseless and has the potential to distract from the ``actual business of legislating.'' A divisive impeachment is far from a constructive solution. I include in the Record a letter by former senior homeland security officials who are opposed to this political stunt. January 17, 2024. Representative Mark E. Green, MD, Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Representative Bennie G. Thompson, Ranking Member, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Opposition to the Impeachment of Secretary Mayorkas Sign-On Letter As former senior homeland security officials who served in administrations of both parties, we are compelled to express our deep concern regarding the potential impeachment of Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Impeaching Secretary Mayorkas over long-standing political differences on immigration and border policies would be a grave mistake with far-reaching consequences for our national security and economic prosperity. The U.S. southern border is undeniably facing challenges, but assigning blame solely based on political and partisan grounds will do little to address the complex issues at hand. It is imperative to consider the historical context; Congress has not impeached a Cabinet Secretary in over a century.…
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Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi

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