Joining me and others who oppose this destructive legislation are faith leaders. antitrafficking groups. and womens organizations. This diverse coalition is united in the belief that children escaping violence and persecution deserve to be protected and treated with basic human dignity. The influx of refugees from Central America has put a strain on our border and immigration agencies. These agencies need greater resources to handle the heartwrenching situation at our border in a way that is consistent with our American values. When things get tough. and when our resolve is tested. we must not abandon the ideals that make America so special. Instead. we must live up to our ideals. and back our lofty rhetoric with meaningful action. Passing a clean supplemental spending bill that addresses the causes and consequences of the humanitarian crisis at our border would be meaningful and effective action. because the Senate would pass that bill and the President would sign it. The tired. scared. helpless kids I saw in that overcrowded Border Patrol station are counting on us. Instead of playing political games and falsely claiming our borders are at risk. we need to act like Americans and stand up for these vulnerable children. I urge my colleagues to vote "no" on this irresponsible and shameful Republican supplemental.
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