Rep. Rose on the House Floor: ‘We are seeing the Biden administration choosing to put the interests of illegal immigrants above the interests of the American people’
WASHINGTON—U.S. Representative John Rose (TN-6)today delivered remarks on the House Floorreproving the Biden administration for allowing illegal immigration to reach a 21 year high, while refusing to implement COVID-19 policies at the southern border.
Full Remarks:
Thank you, Mr. Chair.Ten months into the Biden administration and crisis defines this presidency.
Since President Biden took office, we've faced crisis after crisis, not the least of which is at our southern border.
Right now, the United States is experiencing the highest number of attempted illegal border crossings in21 years.
Some1.7 million people were apprehended attempting to enter the U.S. illegally in the 2021 fiscal year, ending September 30th, which is a new record.
Over164,300attempted to cross just in October. That is a 128% increase from last October.
Since March 20th, 95,000 illegal immigrants were released with "Notices to Report," on their honor.
President Biden recently announced a hotly debated approach to limiting the spread of COVID-19: mandating vaccinations for federal workers, federal contract workers, healthcare workers, and anyone who works for a private business with over 100 employees.
But take a guess as to who is not included in this widespread vaccine mandate— illegal immigrants.
While President Biden blames American citizens for the increase in COVID cases, he refuses to call out the record number of illegal immigrants entering the United States from COVID hotspots around the world, who are potentially contributing to the spread of new and dangerous variants of the virus, like the Delta, Lambda, and Mu strains.
On September 20th, when White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki was asked about this double standard, she is quoted as saying illegal migrants didn't need to comply because "they are not intending to stay." What a laughable statement.
Once again, we are seeing the Biden administration choosing to put the interests of illegal immigrants above the interests of the American people.
Why is President Biden allowing this ever-growing burden on the already strained resources of this country to continue unabated? Our southern border is an ongoing, full-blown catastrophe, and it should be treated as one.
That's why I am calling on President Biden to finally address this historic disaster of his own making and at least make a good faith effort to stem the flow of illegal immigration, dangerous illicit drugs, and human trafficking into this country.
And while he's at it, to implement stricter, more comprehensive, and more effective COVID protections at our southern border.
Thank you and I yield back.
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U.S. Representative John Rose is currently serving his second term representing Tennessee's Sixth Congressional District and resides in Cookeville with his wife, Chelsea, and their two sons, Guy and Sam. The Sixth District includes Cannon, Clay, Coffee, Cumberland, DeKalb, Fentress, Jackson, Macon, Overton, Pickett, Putnam, Robertson, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale, White, and Wilson counties as well as portions of Cheatham and Van Buren counties. Representative Rose is an eighth-generation farmer, small business owner, and attorney, and currently serves on the Financial Services Committee.
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