Speaker. that we immediately move to put the Homeland Security funding on the floor of the House. I had asked yesterday for it to be immediately put on the floor of the House last night or today in order to do our duty. and our duty is to ensure the safety and security of this Nation. It is sad for me to note that those like Border Patrol agents and ICE agents and TSOs whom we pass by every day will be some of those who will be unpaid. They are essential. and we will go past them and thank them for their servicesI often do in airports across Americabut yet we will stand here and not have a resolution and a solution to pay them their salary. We had a hearing today in Judiciary. I was very glad to note that I think the weight was on the side of the President that he had constitutional authority. that he is not rendering any immigration status. that he is doing what he is allowed under the law. the Attorney General is allowed to have discretion as to employment status. no benefits will be conveyed on these individuals. and. frankly. we have an emergency and we need to pass that bill.
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