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On the recordSeptember 27, 2023
With all due respect, I do not believe Mr. Mayorkas was traveling to other countries to learn how best we can secure our border. In fact, I don't think there is any evidence whatsoever that he has ever traveled to another country and asked them to stop sending their poor to our country to invade our country. The fact is that Mayorkas and his boss, Joe Biden, are the largest human traffickers and drug smugglers in U.S. history. We receive absolutely no benefit whatever from Mr. Mayorkas traveling to other countries to observe their functioning borders while ours is burned to the ground. {time} 2200 There is no basis, rationale, or benefit for Secretary Mayorkas to travel outside of the United States to enjoy the fruits of an ordered society. He has failed to do his job and should not be rewarded for such failure by traveling the world at the taxpayers' expense. He needs to leave the visitation and discussions with foreign nations to the State Department. He needs to secure our border and reform his corrupt Department. My amendment would prohibit Mr. Mayorkas from traveling outside of the United States while acting as the Secretary of the DHS. I urge all of my colleagues to support this amendment. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. Members are reminded to refrain from engaging in personalities toward the President. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Wyoming (Ms. Hageman).…
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Harriet Hageman
Republican · Wyoming
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Sep 27, 2023

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