Cassidy Opposes Obama's $3.7 Billion Request for Immigration Crisis

Statement

Congressman Bill Cassidy (R-LA) commented on President Obama's request to Congress for $3.7 billion in emergency funding for the border crisis.

"The American people want our borders secured and our laws enforced. They shouldn't have to write a blank check for a President who for five and a half years has refused to do this.

"The President has contributed to this humanitarian crisis through his own executive actions and his failure to enforce our laws. Now he fails to take any responsibility. In addition, the Senate immigration bill immediately grants temporary legal status to illegal immigrants prior to the borders being secured. It's asylum without the assurance of border security.

"A clear signal must be sent--do not break up your family. Individuals who come here illegally are not welcome. Securing our borders must be a priority."

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