Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume,
and in support of the Anti-Border Corruption Reauthorization Act of
2017. Mr. Speaker, the failed immigration policies of the previous
administration have kept our borders open, weakened our national
security, and put millions of American lives at risk from an increasing
number of grave and growing threats. These threats come from drug
cartels, gang members, human traffickers, and international terrorists
who seek to do our country harm. Fortunately, we now have a partner in the White House who understands
that we cannot rely on the oceans or other natural boundaries alone to
separate us from those looking to infiltrate our homeland. This morning, I was once again pleased to welcome Secretary Kelly
before the Committee on Homeland Security and listen to him articulate
the importance of border security to the Trump administration. We know we need a 21st century border to meet 21st century threats. Sadly, every few days, we hear a story on the news that reminds us of
the dangerous consequences of Washington's inability to achieve that
goal.
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