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Thompson Statement on The Biden Border Crisis

March 17, 2021

"We must restore the rule of law to our southern border. In the 57 days since President Biden has taken office, we have witnessed a surge in illegal border crossings, causing a humanitarian and national security crisis. The Administration, through executive order, has chosen to terminate the Migrant Protection Protocols, axe asylum agreements, and promote ‘catch and release.' The Administration is directly responsible for these policy changes and they must take responsibility. I support smart, safe, and effective immigration reform, but this crisis requires decisive leadership and an acknowledgment that existing border policies were an effective deterrent."

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