[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 44 (Wednesday, March 8, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H1198]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          OUR SOUTHERN BORDER

  (Mr. BEAN of Florida asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BEAN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, over the weekend, I had the chance 
to visit the southern border for the very first time. It was truly 
educational.
  I thank the people of southeast Texas who showed me the true impact 
of what it means to have an open border.
  President Biden and his administration officials continue to tell the 
American people that the border is secure.
  Tell that to the families of two Americans who were killed this week 
by a Mexican cartel.
  Tell that to the record number of parents who have lost kids to 
fentanyl that was brought over the border.
  Tell that to the countless public officials we met on that trip who 
were pleading with us to say that they are just overloaded. Their 
facilities are overcapacity, and they need help.
  Mr. Speaker, I have been to the border, and tonight I am here to tell 
you that it is not secure.
  Mr. Speaker, you know that it is not just a Texas problem; it is 
America's problem. We need to secure the border. Our national security 
depends on it.

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