Washington, D.C. – House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) delivered a speech on the floor today calling out the failed, open border policies of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. “These images don’t show a border under control, as Biden promised,” McCarthy stated. “Instead, they’re a picture of chaos, incompetence, and crisis. It’s time for Congress to hold this administration accountable and secure the border.”
“It’s a humanitarian, national security, and public health crisis that must be stopped,” said McCarthy. “We need to hear from those responsible for this failure, starting with the Vice President.”
“Over the past week, we’ve seen tragic images coming from Del Rio, Texas.”
“Caravans of migrants wading across the Rio Grande. Families sleeping under bridges. Border Patrol who are overworked and overwhelmed.”
“These images don’t show a border under control, as Biden promised. Instead, they’re a picture of chaos, incompetence, and crisis.”
“When Joe Biden picked Kamala Harris to be Border Czar, he assured us she was ‘the most qualified person’ to handle the job.”
“He also said she had a plan to ‘stem the surge of migrants.'”
“Was the plan to dismantle Title 42 and Return to Mexico, which would have prevented this crisis?”
“Was the plan to release hundreds of thousands of migrants into the country each month without a COVID test?”
“Was the plan to effectively give the cartels control over the border and disrupt local communities?”
“If that was her plan, we can’t afford it any more. This is more than a disaster, it’s a direct threat to Americans’ safety.”
“The Vice President often says we need to examine “root causes” to solve the border crisis.”
“Well, the chaos in Del Rio confirms that those root causes are Democrats’ radical immigration policies.”
“It’s time for Congress to hold this administration accountable and secure the border.”
“We need to hear from those responsible for this failure, starting with the Vice President.”
“Right now, it seems she is more interested in visiting talk shows and football games than visiting the border.”
“Madam Vice President – this isn’t a news cycle to hide from.”
“It’s a humanitarian, national security, and public health crisis that must be stopped.”
“The American people need action and answers, not the largest amnesty plan in American history.”
“Do your job before this crisis gets even worse.”