The previous administration's biggest homeland security failures were the lack of prosecution and enforcement for crimes committed by illegal immigrants. For far too long, the Obama administration failed to adequately punish illegal immigrants who committed felonies in the United States. A simple deportation is not enough. The United States must prosecute and sentence all individuals who commit crimes and hurt Americans. When we enforce the law, we create a deterrent mechanism for future bad behavior. Failure to enforce the law is a failure to the American people. That is why I support Kate's Law. I thank Chairman Goodlatte for his strong work and leadership on this issue for the safety and security of the American people.
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