WASHINGTON, DC—U.S. Representative John Rose (TN-6) spoke on the House Floor Thursday to highlight a recent report published by Senate Republicans on the Foreign Relations Committee, which gives an in-depth overview of the uptick in migrant encounters at the southern border and the policies contributing to the increase.
The full speech, as prepared for delivery, is below:
Mister Speaker, a recent report published by Senate Republicans on the Foreign Relations Committee. It tells us exactly how the Biden Administration is fueling the southern border crisis and how that crisis is threatening our national security.
Border patrol officials tell us two things drive immigration: economic opportunity and perception of U.S. immigration policy. By dismantling Trump administration policies, President Biden sent a message to millions of people, including transnational criminal organizations, that our borders are open.
There have been 2.6 million migrant encounters since President Biden took the oath of office. We see a new record set every month. And still, the Biden Administration wants to end Title 42 and the Remain in Mexico program.
Additionally, on this president’s watch, border patrol officials have also seized more than 1 million pounds of illegal drugs. Overdose deaths in this country are at an all-time high. The president must enforce our laws and save American lives.
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