Veronica Escobar: “I represent Fort Bliss, Texas. And in my community of El Paso, Texas, we are very, very proud to be in an Army Strong…”

It is always fascinating to me to hear folks talk about how often they have been to the border, or they parachute in to observe the border. I live on the U.S.-Mexico border. I represent a wonderful community on the border.

Congress has not passed comprehensive immigration reform in our country in nearly four decades.

I want to shout out and thank you both.

I regrettably could not be present today to vote on the Floor proceedings before the House. Had I been present, I would have voted: NO on Roll Call No. 276, NO on Roll Call No. 277, YEA on Roll Call 278, and NO on Roll Call No. 279…