[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 150 (Monday, September 18, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H4354]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   INCREASE BORDER SECURITY FOR GUAM

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Guam 
(Mr. Moylan) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. MOYLAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of my colleagues who have 
called for an increase in funding for our border security and to remind 
the Nation that the U.S. border in Guam ought to be defended, too.
  As we continue to discuss and debate solutions to our southern border 
crisis, I ask that we not forget to secure all our border cities, from 
Brownsville to Hagatna.
  Mr. Speaker, Chinese nationals are arriving on the shores of Guam in 
droves, often coming in small boats from neighboring islands. Among the 
many honest people looking to flee tyranny and find sanctuary on 
American soil, it is a known fact that spies have exploited this 
insecure border. Security forces at Andersen Air Force Base have told 
me on numerous occasions that they have apprehended such intruders.
  Citing our low terror threat, the Department of Homeland Security 
currently designates less than 1 percent of Homeland Security grant 
funding to Guam. The Department of Homeland Security's assessment of 
the situation ignores reality and its red flags for national security.
  Guam has an extremely permeable border and is facing vigorous efforts 
by the CCP to exploit our vulnerabilities. With resources on a scale of 
a municipality, Guam must contend with a border crisis caused by the 
Chinese state.
  Guam needs more funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a 
more robust Coast Guard presence, and a Federal law enforcement 
presence proportional to the scope of the immigration issues, 
transnational crime, and military intelligence vulnerabilities on my 
island.
  Mr. Speaker, I cannot let this moment pass without asking my 
colleagues to help me fund the defense of my community. I ask my 
colleagues to help me secure the border by securing all of America's 
borders.

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