During a recent Senate session address, Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) claims Senator James Lankford (R-OK) and colleagues are actively working on finalizing a comprehensive border security policy, touted as the most substantial in the past three decades.
The urgency of this agreement is underscored by the alarming surge in illegal immigration, which has witnessed over 6.7 million encounters in the last three years, reaching a peak in December with the highest monthly total for border encounters on record.
Senator McConnell emphasizes the consequences of the open borders policy under President Biden, citing its impact on cartels specializing in human trafficking and drug smuggling.
The Kentucky Republican highlights the grim realities faced by American communities, including the lethal fentanyl crisis and the tragic deaths of thousands attempting to cross.
Senator McConnell argues that border security is not just a matter of basic sovereignty but also crucial for a global superpower with responsibilities on multiple fronts.