Speaker. House Republicans are committed to securing our Nations borders in order to ensure that our citizens remain safe and secure. One of my Republican colleagues from Virginia recently introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that would permit members of our Armed Forces to assist with border protection under certain circumstances. The Democrats like to say they are working to keep our country secure. but they voted "no" on this commonsense amendment. and this is not the first time they voted against important border security and national security measures. Republicans voted to pass a major border security bill this past December. but Democrats voted "no" on the bill. Republicans voted to pass the REAL ID Act to make sure that people who receive drivers licenses are here legally. but Democrats voted "no" on the bill. Mr. Speaker. House Democrats have had ample opportunity to show that they are serious about border security. Yet every time they get a chance to prove it. they vote "no."
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