ICYMI: The House Has A Border Solution, But Senate Dems Don't Want It
May 21, 2024
WASHINGTON, DC — On Monday, Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) and Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) President Dan Stein penned an op-ed calling on Senate Democrats to pass the Secure the Border Act (H.R. 2).
Some key quotes are below:
- “H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act, is the strongest border security legislation to pass a body of Congress and undoubtedly would have drastically reduced illegal crossings and the resulting chaos over the last 365 days.”
- “Since Biden took office in January 2021, 7.8 million illegal aliens have been encountered at the southern border — more than the populations of 36 states. Alarmingly, more than 4.6 million of these illegal aliens have been released into the interior.”
- “In fiscal year 2023 alone, Border Patrol encountered 169 known or suspected terrorists attempting to cross the southern border, an all-time record that should alarm every American.”
- “From needless crimes committed against Americans by criminals who are taking advantage of these policies to the staggering fiscal and social burdens being imposed on cities and states, Americans are suffering the consequences.”
- “We must ensure H.R. 2 reaches the president’s desk and is signed into law. If Congress fails to do that, we will deserve every single ounce of blame we get for what comes after.”
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