[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 80 (Thursday, May 11, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H2257]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   BIDEN BORDER POLICY HARMS FAMILIES

  (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, Biden border policies 
jeopardize national security and endanger all American families 
everywhere from terrorist attacks by illegal aliens.
  According to The Washington Times editorial of April 4, ``The effects 
of the President's policies have been glaringly apparent, particularly 
to citizens residing along the northbound thoroughfares into the 
Southwest.''
  U.S. Customs and Border Protection reports 212,266 border encounters 
in February, bringing the figure thus far in fiscal year 2023 to 1.3 
million illegal aliens.
  The cause of the border chaos can clearly be traced to Biden 
administration policies. Title 42, a Trump-era policy allowing rapid 
deportation of border crossers, expires May 11, today. There is every 
reason to anticipate a larger surge of eager recipients.
  For Mr. Biden, immigration reform is to be achieved without the 
bother of congressional approval. Rather than lifting civilizations to 
new heights, he is splintering its foundations.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops who successfully protected 
America for 20 years, as the global war on terrorism continues moving 
from the Afghanistan safe haven to America.
  In the real world, if guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns.

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