House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Friday criticized Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ recent move to send illegal immigrants to Martha’s Vineyard, suggesting farmers need help in the South.
Pelosi was asked about security on the southern border at today’s press conference.
“We have a responsibility to protect our borders. We also have a responsibility to recognize the importance of newcomers to our country. It’s about doing immigration reform,” said the Speaker of the House.
Pelosi continues: In Florida, some farmers and producers are saying, “Why are you sending these immigrants up north?” You have to harvest your crops here. ”
Pelosi: “Our country is short of workers. In Florida, some farmers and growers are saying, ‘Why are we sending these immigrants up north? We need to harvest our crops here.’ I am saying.” pic.twitter.com/uCXgz0AXSB
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“I believe we have to have a safe border, and I think we’re going to deal with it… the president has a plan to deal with that,” Pelosi concluded.
Former President Bill Clinton said on CNN’s show, “There is a limit to the number of immigrants that any society can take in without serious disruption and support, and our system goes far beyond the assumption that things will become more normal. is based on,” he said. Global Public Square Hosted by Fareed Zakaria. “We now have the largest number of refugees since World War II because of Syria, now Ukraine and other issues.”
Clinton continued:
“What is happening in Venezuela is that more than two million refugees flow into first Colombia and then into neighboring countries, creating unprecedented new challenges and, in the meantime, opportunities for stunts like Governor Abbott’s. A heartfelt policy that you don’t have to live with.And it was amazing that Governor DeSantis sent those people to Martha’s Vineyard.It comes back to haunt him a little bit. maybe.
Earlier this month, DeSantis flew 50 Venezuelan immigrants to Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts on two planes, according to the Martha’s Vineyard Times. Similar to DeSantis’ move, Texas Governor Abbott and Arizona Governor Doug Ducey are also sending immigrants to Washington, D.C., in apparent protest against the lax border security policies and rhetoric of Biden and Democratic leadership. there is
Abbott spokeswoman Renae Eze said in a statement to the Washington Examiner:
Thanks to President Biden’s open border policy, our communities are overwhelmed and overwhelmed by thousands of illegal immigrants. If mayors want a solution to this crisis, they should call on President Biden to take immediate action to secure the border.
The US reportedly experienced a historic 2.1 million border crossings this fiscal year alone, surpassing 200,000 in August. Republicans speculate that they are responsible for the Democrats’ claim to “sanctuary” cities, while Democrats conversely blame the previous Trump administration for allegedly set back the legal avenue for asylum. According to Fox News, Democrats are responding to the border crisis by calling for a path to civil rights.
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