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Many U.S. cities, including Los Angeles, Detroit, Baltimore, New York, and San Francisco, would like a Democratic congressional delegation to address issues in their districts. The speaker highlights the case of an alleged MS-13 gang member who is an El Salvadoran citizen. Democrats are allegedly complaining about the cost of repatriating criminals and gang members to their home countries, while simultaneously wanting to fund congressional trips for press conferences. The speaker claims Americans want safe cities and the ability for their children to be safe. They believe the Democratic Party prioritizes alleged gang members and illegal immigrants over American citizens, which is why Trump is president. The speaker concludes that the Trump administration will bring about the changes Americans desire.

The speaker doubts the Democratic convention will win new voters, believing it caters to their base instead of recruiting new people. The speaker feels the Democratic party isn't interested in addressing important issues such as public safety, border security, and the handling of undocumented individuals. The speaker claims that 8,000,000 undocumented individuals were allowed in under Kamala Harris's leadership.

The speaker states that the Biden-Harris administration's root causes work has resulted in benefits, including historic investments and a reduction in immigrants from that region. The administration worked with Congress on border security legislation that included support from conservative members. According to the speaker, Donald Trump opposed the bipartisan bill because it wouldn't help him politically, and he told his people in Congress, "don't put it forward," killing the bill. The bill would have put 1500 more agents on the border, and the border patrol endorsed it. The bill would have allowed for increased seizures of Fentanyl. The speaker would push the legislation again and sign it.

If you're a criminal, you'll be deported, and if you enter the U.S. illegally, your chances of getting caught just went up. According to Speaker 1, these actions are lawful and have been taken by both Republican and Democratic presidents for the past half century. Speaker 0 claims the media portrays Trump negatively for deporting illegal alien criminals, while Obama, Bill Clinton, and other Democrats were on board with this for years. Speaker 2 states their administration has moved aggressively to secure the borders by hiring a record number of new border guards, deporting twice as many criminal aliens, cracking down on illegal hiring, and barring welfare benefits to illegal aliens. Speaker 3 says using phrases like "undocumented workers" conveys that the government is not serious about combating illegal immigration. Speaker 1 says we cannot allow people to pour into The United States undetected, undocumented, and unchecked. Speaker 2 says they will try to do more to speed the deportation of illegal aliens who are arrested for crimes and to better identify illegal aliens in the workplace. Speaker 0 claims Obama deported 5,300,000 people, and Bill Clinton deported 12,300,000, questioning why there is a sudden change of heart now.

The speaker, a former prosecutor and attorney general of a border state, emphasizes the importance of border security, citing experience prosecuting transnational criminal organizations involved in trafficking. The speaker claims a bipartisan border security bill, which would have added 1500 border agents, stemmed the flow of fentanyl, and provided resources to prosecute criminal organizations, was blocked by Donald Trump. According to the speaker, Trump preferred to campaign on the issue rather than solve it, prioritizing personal political gain over border security. The speaker pledges to reintroduce and sign the bill into law upon becoming president.

Most Americans believe the administration is failing on the border issue as the number of people attempting to cross the southern border is at a record high. The speaker acknowledges the broken immigration system and emphasizes the need for a safe and humane border policy in the short term. They also highlight the importance of addressing the root causes of migration in the long term. The speaker urges Congress to take action and stop playing political games, encouraging them to be part of the solution.

I'm not as eloquent as my colleagues, but politicians voting for this bill own the consequences. American people expect us to fight, not just slow down the country's destruction. We need to pick principled fights, like stopping the border invasion. To the American people: pay attention and stop sending politicians who talk one way and vote another. I'm a strong no on this bill.

Republicans must make a decision on the strongest border bill ever, as doing nothing is not an option. The former president opposes the bill because he wants to use the border problem as a political issue against me. It is widely acknowledged that the American people want a solution that ends the ineffective political rhetoric.

The speaker presents a hypothetical scenario of an illegal gang member arriving at the U.S. Southwest border during the Biden-Harris era in 2023. He traveled with assistance from taxpayer-funded NGOs and, after being encountered, was released into the interior with a notice to appear in immigration court and a work permit. The individual files a bare-bones asylum application that is described as frivolous. Because the immigration court backlog is nearly 4,000,000 cases, the case would take years to adjudicate. In the meantime, the person would relocate to a major city, receive taxpayer-funded benefits, potentially commit crimes, be protected by sanctuary city leadership, and be defended by Democrats who allegedly say immigration laws are too harsh. The asylum claim would be denied by an immigration judge years later, followed by appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals, then to a federal court of appeals, all taking months or years and expending extensive federal resources. The speaker claims this illustrates a broader pattern in what he calls “open borders” policies and a system that wastes federal resources on frivolous claims. The speaker introduces the bill: the Expedited Removal of Criminal Aliens Act. It aims to prevent criminal aliens from exploiting the asylum system and to ensure quicker deportation. It states that foreign nationals convicted of certain crimes are ineligible for immigration relief, must be detained, and deported quickly. The speaker notes that decades of immigration law already authorize a more efficient process to remove certain dangerous criminal aliens through administrative or expedited removal, particularly for aggravated felons, with due process upheld in federal appellate courts. The bill would expand categories of criminal aliens who may be placed in removal proceedings when in criminal custody and authorize the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to place additional criminals in expedited removal proceedings. It would allow DHS to fast-track deportation for aliens who are not lawful permanent residents and who are part of a criminal gang, transnational criminal organization, or foreign terrorist organization, or who have been convicted of dangerous crimes. The speaker then lists the specific crimes that would trigger eligibility under the bill: any felony; any misdemeanor against a member of a vulnerable group; assault on a law enforcement officer; sexual offenses; domestic violence; stalking; crimes against children; sex trafficking of a minor or sexual abuse of a minor; activities involving exploitation of minors or violations of protective orders. The “vulnerable group” includes children under 16, pregnant women, individuals with severe physical or mental disabilities, and seniors over 65. The speaker cites polling: 78% of Americans support deporting immigrants who are here illegally and have committed crimes, including nearly 70% of Democrats; 56% support deporting all illegal immigrants, with 36% of Democrats agreeing. He contrasts these views with what he claims were Democratic actions during the previous administration: high border encounters, 8,000,000 illegal entries (including 2,000,000 gotaways), hundreds on the terrorist watch list encountered and released, and a record immigration court backlog. He accuses Democrats of inaction on border security and comprehensive immigration reform, citing several bills the House allegedly passed or votes by Democrats against, including bills on border security, identity theft, driving-while-illegal offenses, and increasing penalties for felons, as well as naming acts after victims of crimes committed by illegal aliens. He concludes by arguing that the American people rejected the Democratic approach and gave Congress a mandate to secure the border and reform the immigration system, and asserts that the expedited removal bill moves toward that goal.

The speaker states that an historic flood of undocumented immigrants crossed the border during the first three years of the administration, with arrivals quadrupling from the last year of President Trump. The speaker asks if it was a mistake to loosen immigration policies. The other speaker responds that the policies proposed are about fixing a problem, not promoting one. The first speaker reiterates that the numbers quadrupled. The other speaker claims that they have cut the flow of illegal immigration by half, as well as the flow of fentanyl by half, but that Congress needs to act to fix the problem.

My Republican colleagues, led by Donald Trump, are in a meltdown because their presidential nominee and policies are unpopular. They are pushing for a nationwide abortion ban and their project 2025 is failing. Democrats just want to focus on moving the country forward and prioritizing people over politics.

They're voting based on racial animus, not economics. Trump killed the immigration bill to fuel fear of brown people. Immigration was a top issue in Virginia, influenced by Trump's fear-mongering. Borders become a focus during elections, used as boogeymen by politicians to distract from real issues like the deficit. Democrats blame incumbents for border problems, while Republicans shift focus once in power.

Republicans in Congress are allegedly playing a game by not codifying Trump's executive orders into law. They have the power to make Trump's actions permanent through legislation now, with majorities in both the House and Senate, but they haven't. Instead, they are supposedly waiting until the midterms to campaign on the promise of turning Trump's agenda into law if reelected. The speaker believes this is a ploy to prioritize reelection over serving the American people. The speaker hopes voters elect Democrats to overrule the Republicans. The speaker accuses members of Congress of being bought by special interests and caring more about their careers than the needs of the country. They urge voters to remember that Republicans could act now but are choosing not to for political gain.

The speaker asserts the southern border was secured under President Trump, upsetting some colleagues who claim it was done the wrong way. The speaker believes their colleagues are upset it was done at all, alleging President Biden reversed these measures, effectively inviting illegal immigration. The speaker estimates President Biden has allowed up to 20 million people into the country illegally, likening it to adding 10 Nebraskas. The speaker suggests that either President Biden and supporting Democrats believe in open borders, or they appointed incompetent individuals to manage the border. The speaker asks if vetting at the border is considered racist and if these foreign nationals are viewed as potential new voters. The speaker states that opposing illegal immigration while supporting legal immigration does not make someone racist, but rather someone who believes in the rule of law. The speaker concludes by reiterating the border was secured under the current administration, upsetting some colleagues.

Immigration is an issue with working-class voters because of the lack of progress we've made. Republicans weaponize this lack of progress. Last year, there was a bipartisan bill that the Republican majority in the Senate and the House were willing to pass, and President Biden was willing to work with them on it, but Donald Trump told them not to solve the problem. Republicans do not want to solve any issues with immigration. They are completely uninterested in addressing undocumented people or a path to citizenship. Republicans authorized the complete gutting of due process. They understand that they don't even have the infrastructure to deport people, so they are creating private prison camp pipelines.

Donald Trump doesn't want to fix the problem of border security. He sabotaged a bipartisan bill earlier this year to win an election. As president, I will sign the bill. Arizona, our fight is for the future and freedom. Translation: Donald Trump is not interested in solving border security issues and blocked a bipartisan bill for his own gain. I will support the bill as president. Arizona, our battle is for the future and freedom.

It's common sense that we have many migrants here illegally who have committed crimes. It's hard to understand why anyone would defend allowing them to stay in the country. If you're here illegally and committing crimes, it's not controversial to say they should go. This issue was significant in the election. In the Senate, there are 47 members, and if we can't secure at least 7 votes, that's part of the reason for our loss. It's crucial to recognize the importance of addressing this issue effectively.

Speaker 1 describes four months of arduous negotiations to produce a bipartisan bill, noting there were many times negotiations derailed and that he stayed on the phone at midnight to keep them moving. He argues the bill is crucial and a turning point for America, outlining the stakes across several flashpoints. First, he asserts that if the U.S. does not aid Ukraine, Putin will walk over Ukraine, the war could be lost, and the U.S. could find itself fighting in Eastern Europe as a NATO ally in a few years, a scenario Americans would not like. Second, he says if the U.S. does not help Israel defend itself against Hamas, the perpetual war will continue. Third, he claims humanitarian aid to starving Palestinians in Gaza is essential to prevent hundreds of thousands from starving. Fourth, he mentions the border crisis, referencing statements from Speaker Johnson that it is chaos, and asserts legislative action is needed. Speaker 1 credits Mitch McConnell for his contributions, but contrasts him with others, including Speaker Johnson, who he says are "scared to death of Donald Trump." He contends Trump has called for chaos and suggested that if he becomes president, Ukraine could be gone, the border could worsen, and war in the Middle East could escalate. He argues Trump’s stance is political rather than policy-driven and asserts that the majority of Republican senators recognize the bill as the right thing to do. He emphasizes the bill as a compromise—describing it as something he does not like in full, nor does McConnell, but necessary to accomplish important outcomes in the Senate. He recalls bipartisan legislation from two years prior as proof such collaboration is possible. The core question he poses is whether senators will drown out the political noise from Trump and his allies and do the right thing for America. Speaker 1 frames the bill as a turning point in American policy and history, asking whether history will look back and see that they rose to the occasion. He asserts that the majority of Republican senators understand the bill’s necessity, despite political headwinds, and he casts passage as essential to addressing Ukraine, Israel, Gaza humanitarian needs, and border stability. Speaker 1 ends by reiterating that history is watching their decisions at this moment.

If you're a criminal, you'll be deported, and if you enter the U.S. illegally, your chances of getting caught just went up. According to Speaker 1, these actions are lawful and have been taken by both Republican and Democratic presidents for the past half century. Speaker 0 claims the media portrays Trump negatively for deporting illegal alien criminals, while Obama, Bill Clinton, and other Democrats were previously on board with this. Speaker 2 states their administration has moved aggressively to secure the borders by hiring more border guards, deporting twice as many criminal aliens, cracking down on illegal hiring, and barring welfare benefits to illegal aliens. Speaker 3 says using phrases like "undocumented workers" conveys that the government isn't serious about combating illegal immigration. Speaker 1 says we cannot allow people to pour into The United States undetected, undocumented, and unchecked. Speaker 2 says they will try to speed the deportation of illegal aliens arrested for crimes and better identify illegal aliens in the workplace. Speaker 0 claims Obama deported 5,300,000 people, and Bill Clinton deported 12,300,000, questioning why there is a sudden change of heart now.

"We have to realize the democrats, their whole argument is we are going to shut down the government unless you give a trillion dollars for medical benefits for illegal aliens." "And they're saying that unless you give that money to those legal aliens, unless you give those benefits to those illegal aliens, we are going to shut down the people's government." "It's such a stark contrast between two parties priorities." "We want to put the government to work for the American people first." "We're not gonna be taken hostage by the Democrats' desperate desire to give your tax money to illegal aliens." "We're just not gonna do it."

The speaker was asked when the border situation became a crisis, and responded that the immigration system has been broken for a long time, even before the Trump administration. The speaker stated the system needs to be fixed and more resources are needed, such as more judges to process cases faster. Congress is the only place that can fix it. The questioner noted that many Trump border policies were rescinded and that the border patrol union supported a bipartisan bill, but also endorsed Donald Trump and called the current administration a failure on border security.

Speaker 0 states that voters in Pennsylvania and across the country consider immigration a key election issue, specifically the influx of illegal immigrants from over 150 countries. Speaker 0 asks how many illegal immigrants Speaker 1's administration has released into the country over the last three and a half years, suggesting a number like 1,000,000 or 3,000,000. Speaker 1 agrees immigration is a topic of discussion. Speaker 1 states that the U.S. has a broken immigration system that needs repair. Speaker 0 claims that 6,000,000 people have been released into the country.

The negotiation for Ukraine funding did not include a path to citizenship, which has been a failed strategy for the Democrats for 30 years. This strategy has not delivered for the undocumented Americans in the country.

Donald Trump, as the speaker acknowledges, could have done more to address the issue of illegal immigration during his time in office. While he had control over both houses of Congress and the White House, the number of illegal border crossings in 2020 was around 400,000. Currently, that number has risen to nearly 3,000,000. The speaker believes that there were actions Trump could have taken to address this problem, such as building a wall. However, they also acknowledge that there were some measures implemented, although they do not specify what those were.

One party, led by President Trump, fights for Americans, while the other, led by AOC, fights for illegal aliens, specifically "criminal wife beating terrorist illegal aliens." Two immigration judges and the arresting police department found one such individual was a member of MS-13. His wife filed two protective orders alleging extreme violent physical abuse. The Democrat party is using its power to bring this illegal alien, with his alleged crimes and history, back to the United States, where he can commit additional acts that threaten the safety of the American people. This sharply contrasts the priorities of President Trump, who is fighting for lower costs, better trade deals, and lower taxes.