Veronica Escobar actually said...

"Yes, it is an accurate characterization. Not only was the border effectively shut down in many respects to unlawful entry, but it was also shut down to lawful entry and refugee programs."

"The only reason why right now or during the Trump administration, these vulnerable souls were out of sight and out of mind was because Mexico was collaborating with Donald Trump."

"we will not have an administration making it worse. Instead, we have an administration wanting to peel those awful policies away."

"the Biden administration is dealing with the consequences of policies and practices created by the prior administration that made things worse."