[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 8]
[House]
[Page 10755]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                             BORDER CRISIS

  (Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, you know, the surge of illegal 
immigration on the southern border of Texas is one of the largest 
security and social issues facing our Nation today. Thousands of 
illegals crossing into the United States directly impact our schools, 
our hospitals, government budgets, employment, crime, and all parts of 
American life.
  Sadly, this surge is no coincidence; instead, it is a direct response 
to President Obama's failed policies.
  News reports stated:

       White House officials acknowledged some of the thousands of 
     children seeking refuge are coming, in part, because they 
     think they will be allowed to stay in the United States 
     because of President Obama's policies.

  This is totally unacceptable. We are a Nation of laws. The President 
has a duty to fully enforce our laws and protect our borders.
  Texans and all Americans want, need, and deserve a secure border, 
period.

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