Political Quotes

“Mr. Chair, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Chairman, with this bill, part of what we are trying to accomplish is securing our border, securing our country. There are hard-earned taxpayer dollars being sent to house illegals. In New York alone, Mayor Adams has said that housing illegals could cost up to $12 billion. That is $12 billion that could be used for children in need, to educate our children, for children who are underperforming in school. That is $12 billion that the city of New York could use for our veterans. We have to prioritize Americans. We have to prioritize the security of our border. I was in Tucson in August, and I was in an area that was even then controlled by the cartel. Now, we hear because of the war, the shooting, the lawlessness in that very sector, that the Border Patrol has had to pull back. There is a war going on at our southern border, and it could be stopped, Mr. Chairman. It is time to close, to secure, our border. You have women and children who are being raped daily at our southern border, and this administration is doing nothing about it. I have had enough. All this amendment does is require a report. It requires accountability. Mr. Chairman, I urge adoption, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Hunt). The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Ogles). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 2 Offered by Ms. Velazquez The Acting CHAIR.…”