“While in McAllen, it
was evident our southern border is open. I stood on the Rio Grande and saw many
deserted items such as backpacks, life jackets, and clothing. There is a lack
of manpower. We must demand the borders be sealed now. This is not merely an
economic or humanitarian issue…we are dealing with a national security crisis,”
said Dr. Flinn.
“We cannot turn a blind
eye to the violent gangs, drugs, and terrorist organizations infiltrating our
communities through our nation’s southern border. The federal government has a
job to secure our nations borders and protect the citizens of our country and
they have failed. The citizens of America are suffering as a result,” says Dr.
Flinn
“While in McAllen I had
the opportunity to attend a Homeland Security Committee field hearing on the surge
of unaccompanied minors in which Governor Perry testified. The problem is far
worse then people in Tennessee may imagine or are being told. While some candidates
are giving blanket talking points about illegal immigration, or just ignoring
the issue all together like Lamar Alexander, Tennesseans need to be aware this
is an issue of national security—we need to act immediately,” said Dr. Flinn.
“Governor Perry has been
warning President Obama about the crisis at the border including the influx of
minor children since May of 2012, when he wrote him a detailed letter on the
situation, and as I heard him testify this past Thursday in McAllen, two years
later, he still hasn’t received a response. These children have been told that
if they come here then they can stay. Our government is only encouraging this
behavior by its policies. We need to stand firm and send a message that we are
a country of laws and we abide by these law,” said Dr. Flinn.
“I met some of these
children when I visited McAllen. After speaking with them personally, I can say
without a doubt, we are not doing them any favors by not adhering to our laws. We
need to seal our borders and send a message to countries sending these children
that breaking the law will not be tolerated. We need to send them home,” said
Dr. Flinn.
“Tennesseans deserve a Senator
that will gain knowledge on important issues and stand-up and speak out on
them. We have not heard a word from Lamar Alexander on the crisis at the
border, despite the fact that it affects each and everyone of us. This is a
national security issue and we should be treating it as such. As U.S. Senator I
will remain committed to always fighting for the citizens of Tennessee.”
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