Images from Southwest Border reveal most are working-age men Photos from Congressman Henry Cuellers (D-Texas) trip to the U.S.-Mexico border in South Texas provide some more details on exactly whats happening down there. Contrary to statements made by both the Obama Administration and pro-amnesty advocates, the border crisis is much more than women and children trying to escape violence and a bad economy in Central America. Rep. Cuellers pictures depict dozens of working-aged illegal aliens filling up the Border Patrol offices in the Rio Grande Valley sector. Some are noting that the images are far different from some of the ones shown on network news. [Cuellar pics] Courtesy Rep. Henry Cuellar Weve been saying for years that when the federal government neglects its obligation to enforce the law and tosses around the idea of granting amnesty to illegal aliens, it becomes an open invitation for the rest of the world to come to the U.S. illegally. In 2 006, we witnessed one of the largest illegal-alien border surges in our nations history when Congress was considering the Kennedy-Bush-McCain amnesty bill that was eventually defeated. Then, Pres. George W. Bush sent 6,000 National Guard troops to help the Border Patrol stem the tide. We came to you earlier this week asking for action on an amendment offered by Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) to the 2015 Defense spending bill that would have shifted funding from other defense agencies to the National Guard to help assist the Border Patrol. But the bill manager, Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-N.J.) used a procedural move to block it. Rep. Gohmert is still fighting to offer his amendment. Meanwhile, several Members of Congress have spoken out against the situation on the border. Weve posted faxes thanking those Members on your Action Board. Weve also posted faxes for the four border states, urging the governors to call up the National Guard to assist the Border Patrol. Action Board or click https://numbersusa/content/my/action/board You can also check out some of the pictures from Rep. Cuellers visit to the border on our front page. Details from the border and the U.S. response are coming in fast and furious. In case youve missed it, heres a quick rundown of some of the top news items from the week: * Vice President Joe Biden is in Guatemala today to meet with government o fficials from that country, El Salvador, and Honduras. All three countries represent the bulk of the illegal aliens who have crossed the border in recent weeks. VP Biden is expected to reiterate U.S. policy that anyone who crosses the border will not be allowed to stay in the country. Of course, this contradicts the administrations actions over the past few weeks where theyve transported illegal aliens to undisclosed locations across the country until they can locate family members. * Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton took a strong position on what to do with the new arrivals in an interview with CNN: We have to send a clear message: Just because your child gets across the border, that doesnt mean the child gets to stay. So we dont want to send a message that is contrary to our laws, or will encourage more childr en to make that dangerous journey. * Border Patrol Union Representative, Chris Cabrera, said gang members are among the illegal border crossers: They are confirmed either by tattoos or by self admission. But since they have no criminal record in the United States, and they happen to be minors, theyre reunited with their family in the U.S. * House Judiciary Committee Chairman, Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.), said immigration reform is increasingly unlikely this year because of Pres. Obamas handling of the border crisis and is using his position as committee chairman to demand answers from DHS. chris chmielenski Fri, June 20th
Posted on: Wed, 25 Jun 2014 08:06:00 +0000
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