Jeff Van Drew: “I think we all know that we are a nation of immigrants, but we are also a nation of the rule of law. As President Reagan…”

“I think we all know that we are a nation of immigrants, but we are also a nation of the rule of law. As President Reagan once said years ago, ``A nation that cannot control its borders is not a nation.'' We are very rapidly moving there. At this very moment, we don't have control of our southern border. Tens of thousands of migrants are marching, waiting, and illegally crossing our borders every day with tens of thousands more well on their way. We are witnessing one of the worst humanitarian crises in the history of our Nation. Migrants are dying from starvation, from disease, from lack of water. Women and children are being trafficked and they are being abused. Our administration knew this was coming, yet they have no plan. How irresponsible is that? With title 42 set to expire tonight and no concrete plan in place to handle this situation, we are facing a crisis of epic proportions. This crisis will result in communities suffering, migrants suffering, and our Nation suffering, but it isn't too late. It still isn't too late. We can secure our borders and we can protect our citizens. It will take leadership and a willingness to reject talking points and a willingness to do what is best for our Nation and for our people, and right now it is the House Republicans who are standing up and they are the ones making the effort. This bill restarts the border wall. It hires more CBP agents. It ends incentives to abuse unaccompanied minors. It ends catch and release.…”