I agree, we must be vigilant in monitoring Nicaragua's transition to
democracy. However, we must recognize that enacting this bill could
have serious consequences on the region. NICA could strain our alliance with Nicaragua, and it could lead to
instability, irregular immigration to the United States, to my border
district, and an increase in criminal activity. My district was ground
zero for the last immigration surge, and I would like to prevent that
from happening again. Nicaragua has its economic and political challenges, but it has taken
steps to address poverty, climate change, and to grow its economy. How
can we, in good conscience, support a measure that would punish the
poorest country in Central America and the second poorest in the
Western Hemisphere?
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