[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 98 (Tuesday, June 11, 2024)]
[House]
[Pages H3685-H3686]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          SECURING THE BORDER

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Pennsylvania (Mr. Joyce) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, for the past 18 months, House 
Republicans have worked to create a border that is secure and a Nation 
that is safe.
  Throughout that time, President Biden has ended the remain in Mexico 
policy. He has thrown open our borders to a record number of illegal 
immigrants. He has allowed billions of dollars in cocaine, heroin, and 
fentanyl to enter through our porous borders.
  Now, amid his falling poll numbers, President Biden is issuing an 
executive order on the border crisis in a very lame attempt to save his 
struggling campaign. These halfhearted policies are too little, too 
late, and do nothing to stop the surge in illegal immigration and drug 
smuggling that have put each and every American at risk. Since 
President Biden took office, there have been 1.8 million known got-
aways, which is higher than the combined total of known got-aways in 
the previous 10 years.
  Instead of offering up political stunts, it is time for the President 
to support H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act, which would build the 
wall, end catch and release, and give our Border Patrol agents the 
tools that they need to keep America safe.

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                          Honoring Sam Worley

  Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, as we mark the 80th 
anniversary of the D-day landings, we are reminded of the incredible 
sacrifices that were made by the soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines 
who fought for the freedoms that occurred because of that success of 
World War II. One of those men was Sam Worley.
  As a part of an intelligence unit, Sam Worley worked to decode 
classified messages and organize the bomber squadrons and their fighter 
escorts that helped pave the way for the Normandy landings.
  This week, Sam will celebrate his 103rd birthday. Since returning 
home to Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, Sam Worley has become an important 
member of the Franklin County community.
  In addition to his 34 years at the Valley Bank and Trust Co., Sam 
Worley served 8 years as chairman of the Franklin County Board of 
Commissioners. He served more than 20 years as a representative on the 
Chambersburg Borough Council, culminating in his service as the 
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, mayor.
  Sam Worley remains to this day heavily involved with a variety of 
local groups and organizations, including the YMCA, Kiwanis, The 
American Legion, and Masonic Lodge. He also attends and speaks at many 
veterans' events and public gatherings.
  On behalf of Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District, I wish Sam 
Worley a happy birthday.

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