[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 150 (Monday, September 19, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H7886]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         BIDEN'S BORDER CRISIS

  (Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to address the crisis at 
our southern border.
  The Biden administration's inaction and removal of vital policies 
such as title 42 has caused a massive influx of illegal immigrants into 
our country.
  This past weekend, 1,433 migrants attempted to cross the border and 
claim asylum. In this group, there were four gang members, one sex 
offender, and one migrant with an active warrant out for their arrest.
  We need to approach immigration with commonsense legislation that 
prevents bad actors like this from entering our country.
  It is disturbing to hear stories from people in the district who have 
lost loved ones or close friends from fentanyl overdoses and other 
illegal drugs coming across the southern border.
  Today, I would like to reiterate my calls for President Biden to 
visit the border. Since taking office, I have visited the southern 
border three times to listen to the stories of our fearless border 
agents about the Biden administration's ineffective policies. President 
Biden has proven that he is not interested in or capable of securing or 
keeping America safe.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to wish an amazing person, my husband, Curt 
Meeks, a happy birthday. Happy birthday, Curt.
  Mr. Speaker, I am also extending my deepest heartfelt sympathies to 
my sister-in-law, Diana Cogliano, Mari-Eleanor Miller Martino and her 
husband, Ralph Martino, on the sudden passing of their mother, 
Josephine Martino, this morning when she passed. May God's grace go 
with you as you cross this journey.

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