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Vice President Harris is promising to hire thousands more border agents, raising questions about President Biden's effectiveness on border issues. However, it's assumed she thinks he isn't doing a good job, which isn't accurate. The President supports increasing border patrol agents but faces opposition from Republicans in Congress and former President Trump, who have hindered progress. There was a bipartisan agreement that the President worked on for months, but it was stalled due to political maneuvering aimed at undermining Biden. The President believes in the need for more border agents and is actively working towards that goal.

The migration of migrants has decreased due to the actions taken by the president of Mexico. These diplomatic conversations have proven to be effective.

Conservative media is criticizing Vice President Harris for not being the border czar and for lack of action on record crime. President Biden appointed her to address immigration issues with Mexico and Northern Triangle countries. He defended her by saying she is the most qualified for the job. Biden also mentioned that neither he nor Harris have visited the border, questioning the relevance of that fact.

She wasn't in charge of the border, but she did play a key role in diplomacy with Central American countries.

Vice President Harris is promising to hire thousands more border agents, raising questions about President Biden's effectiveness on border issues. However, it's assumed that Harris believes Biden is ineffective, which isn't accurate. The President supports increasing border patrol agents, but faces opposition from Republicans in Congress and former President Trump, who have hindered progress. There was a bipartisan agreement that Biden worked on for months, but it was blocked due to political motives. The President remains committed to addressing border security and believes in the need for more agents.

We need to surge to the border to hear asylum seekers. The border is closed and secure, but officials are encountering 10,000 migrants a day. It's not a border crisis, but rather imperialism, climate, and trade crises. The president is working on immigration. There have been over 250,000 migrant encounters since December.

The speaker is asked if they believe the vice president is the best running mate. They respond by stating that the vice president's role is to be the vice president, and that is why she is not doing certain things. The speaker also mentions that they often hear people questioning why she isn't doing more. They conclude by saying that the vice president's job description does not require her to do much.

Vice President Harris faced criticism for being labeled as a "border czar" when she was actually appointed to address root causes of immigration. Republicans were especially critical, but the Biden team did not officially give her that title. Despite meeting with Northern Triangle countries, little has changed at the border.

The speaker reports on the ongoing influx of migrants at the US-Mexico border, specifically highlighting the large number of Venezuelan migrants. The situation is overwhelming border agents in this sector as well as in Lukeville, Arizona. The speaker criticizes the lack of action from politicians in Washington, who are going on vacation instead of addressing the issue. The video ends abruptly 12 minutes before completion.

I've asked the VP to lead our efforts with Mexico and the Northern Triangle to help stem the migration to our southern border.

In the transcript, Speaker 0 asserts that the surge from Mexico during the Biden administration occurred due to two explicit actions. First, after Joe Biden won in November 2024, AMLO, the president of Mexico, convened Mexican legislators and enacted legislation that they knew would radically encourage mass migration to the United States, specifically acknowledging that this would be the effect they sought. Second, governments in Nicaragua under Daniel Ortega allegedly responded by allowing anyone from anywhere in the world to obtain a visa if they fly to Nicaragua, and then they would be taken to the border to head north toward the United States. According to the speaker, millions of people from Africa, Latin America, and Asia flew to Nicaragua on chartered planes and then proceeded toward the U.S. border. The speaker characterizes these developments as intentional and directed.

Afghanistan, Egypt, Russia, and China are coming to our border because the federal government has failed to secure it. Governors, like in Texas, are sending National Guard troops to help. The border crisis affects everyone in the country, leading to drugs flooding into communities. This is a national security and humanitarian crisis caused by the administration's failure to act.

This executive order focuses on protecting Americans from the surge of illegal immigration at the southern border. When asked about national security threats and foreign policy priorities, the response emphasizes that the main goal is to keep America safe. The question about the first foreign leader to meet is addressed by noting ongoing discussions with various leaders, including Prime Minister Trudeau.

Speaker 0, Speaker 1, and Speaker 2 discuss immigration and U.S. foreign aid policy, focusing on roots, outcomes, and political implications. They begin with a provocative assertion: immigration is a major issue, with Speaker 0 claiming, “mostly with immigration… I wish people knew that we’re letting in criminals daily.” The speakers note migration as a central concern for the region, describing large U.S. aid to Central America—“4,000,000,000 over four years”—and acknowledging migrants now arriving from other places, including Venezuela. The dialogue questions the end goals of policy, asking, “What is the end goal? Why are they allowing children?” and “So what does he say to that?” along with a reference that “a lot of children” are involved. Speaker 2 mentions aid directed to female prisons in Mexico and to work on training, and to gender issues in Pakistan, noting initiatives to recruit, retain, and advance more women in law enforcement. A lingering question is asked: should U.S. taxpayers’ money be spent in their own country on these issues when they are described as fatal or concerning to others. The conversation shifts to specifics of administration and oversight: “Secretary Lincoln, how close are you to him? Five degrees separation.” The group references briefings on the FY2025 budget request and budget cycles, then reiterates the migration issue with a call to “stop migration.” They discuss a “root cause strategy” involving funding to address migrants at their origins, “Central America, basically,” aiming to support development there. A critical point is the assertion of substantial U.S. funding to the region and the concern that migrants are still coming from elsewhere, notably Venezuela, which “looks bad for the administration.” The dialogue notes the difficulty of finding a clear answer, with a sense that the other side might benefit politically. The speakers reflect on the scale of the funding relative to past decades and acknowledge uncertainty about what is effectively changing. There is talk of internal discussions with colleagues who manage migration processes and foreign assistance, with admissions of confusion or lack of clear messaging: “I don’t know what we do… there’s no clear answer.” They touch on messaging about immigration, including a belief that “we’re letting in criminals daily,” and contrast the status of “good, honest, hard work” Mexicans who stay in Mexico with others who come to the United States. Towards the end, Speaker 0 argues that traditional Americans—“Nebraska… Americans that have my family’s been in United States for four hundred years”—are not leftists, while stating that Latin Americans are leftist, framing it as a broader political and societal divide connected to immigration policies. They propose a hypothetical: allowing 100,000 Mexicans a year if they are not in the country illegally and have no criminal record, suggesting a quality filter on entrants.

The Biden administration is flying migrants from South America to the United States, regardless of documentation, aiding human trafficking. Most lack documentation.

The speaker is requesting that the President or a decision-making member of his administration visit Texas to discuss border issues. The speaker wants this representative to meet with at least 12 Texas sheriffs from major counties who are directly dealing with the issue. The goal is for someone from Washington to come to Texas, observe the situation firsthand, and engage in discussions with a bipartisan group of Texas sheriffs who are taking a common-sense approach to the problem.

The Biden administration does not aim to let migrants cross the border to alter America's political landscape. In fact, since May of last year, more individuals have been removed or sent back than in any year since 2015, all within less than 12 months.

I've asked the VP to lead our efforts with Mexico and the Northern Triangle to address migration. She will work on diplomatic efforts and enhancing migration enforcement at borders. The VP will focus on addressing root causes of migration while enforcing laws. It's challenging work, but necessary. Thank you, Mr. President, for your confidence in me.

I am responsible for addressing the root causes of migration from Central American countries by coordinating a strategy to keep people from leaving. We have raised $3.2 billion to assist those in need.

President Biden has seen a surge in illegal border crossings, causing strain on southern border states. This has led to challenges in immigration and border security.

Speaker 1: Mentions there are many things she wishes people knew, but mostly with the administration she wishes people knew that “we're letting in criminals daily.” Speaker 2: States the big issue for the region is migration, noting “we poured a lot of money into Central America,” amounting to “4,000,000,000 over four years,” but migrants are now coming from elsewhere, including Venezuela. Speaker 3: Asks, “So what is the end goal?” Speaker 1: Asks why aren’t they allowing children, noting “a lot of children travel to The United States, David.” Speaker 2: Explains aid goes to female presence in Mexico, training women, and mentions working with gender issues in Pakistan, aiming to recruit, retain, and advance more women in law enforcement. Asks whether US taxpayers’ money should be spent in “our country on this issue,” implying women may not care about certain aspects. Speaker 2: Asks how close Secretary Lincoln is to him, “five degrees separation,” and notes migration is a niche industry that flies under the radar; the average American doesn’t know what they do. Speaker 1: Thanks the chairman, ranking member, and members for the opportunity to testify. Speaker 2: Mentions upcoming briefings in two weeks on the FY 2025 budget request on the Hill. Speaker 0: States migration is the big issue for the Hill and asks, “Stop migration. What are we doing to stop migration?” Speaker 1: Responds that he’s not accountable for that and says, “We do stuff,” referencing the root causes strategy, which is about giving money to support and help people at the origins of migrants so they feel they can stay there instead of migrating. It’s “Central America, basically.” He says they poured a lot of money into Central America, and again mentions “4,000,000,000 over four years.” Speaker 2: Asks if it’s doing anything; response: yes, for them, but migrants are now coming from elsewhere like Venezuela, and acknowledges that outcome looks bad for the administration and for politics in general. Speaker 3: Seeks the end goal and asks again why there’s a limit on who’s allowed in. Speaker 1: Cites changes in demographics in the United States; notes that Nebraskans are traditional Americans not leftists, while Latin Americans are described as leftists, framing it as a system to try to change demographics.

I've appointed the VP to lead our efforts with Mexico and the Northern Triangle to help stem the migration of many individuals to our southern border.

The speaker was asked if there were any plans to travel to the southern border, to which they replied that there were none at the moment. When asked about sharing thoughts with other countries, the speaker mentioned that they have been talking with several countries already. There was also a question about which country would be the first to receive the US vaccine, but the speaker did not provide a direct answer.

Vice President Harris was not appointed as a border czar by President Biden, despite Republican criticism. Her focus was on addressing root causes of immigration, not border issues. Misinformation labeled her as a border czar, but the Biden team did not officially give her that title. Harris faced backlash for not making significant changes at the border during her meetings with Northern Triangle countries.

People are coming to the border, but the majority are being sent back. Efforts are being made to work with Mexico to send more families back. Children are the only ones not being sent back immediately. A system has been set up to verify if they are with a parent or relative. The vice president commits to transparency. The policies of the previous administration did not slow down immigration. Reversing those policies may lead to a new border crisis if not done well. The goal is to improve the situation quickly. Texas morgues are overwhelmed with the bodies of migrants, including children.