Political Quotes

“Mr. Chair, I rise in support of H.R. 3239, a bill introduced by my friend and colleague from California, Congressman Raul Ruiz, and which I proudly cosponsor. The humanitarian crisis at the southern border is greatly worsened by understaffed, unprepared, and under-equipped CBP facilities. I know this. I have seen them firsthand in visits that I have made to some of these facilities not only in Texas, but also in New Mexico. This bill will alleviate these problems by requiring CBP facilities to maintain the personnel and equipment necessary to screen all individuals in custody and provide emergency care as needed. {time} 1900 Our American values, moral conscience, and the Constitution require that we treat all individuals on American soil humanely and respectfully. For this purpose, border agents must have the equipment, resources, and training necessary to carry out this mission and save lives. Congress must continue working to solve the immigration issue and finally end the humanitarian crisis at the southern border. Mr. Chairman, I urge all of my colleagues to join me in supporting H.R. 3239.”