Duval Times

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Rick Scott, along with a group of Republican senators, held a press conference today to express their concerns about President Joe Biden's open border policies. The senators warned against the potential consequences of allowing these policies to become law.

During the press conference, Senator Scott emphasized the need to secure the border and stop illegal immigration. He criticized the proposed "border deal," stating that it would only serve to codify Biden's open-border agenda into law. He expressed his frustration with the lack of metrics and accountability in the deal, which would make it difficult for future presidents to effectively secure the border.

"We are dealing with a lawless administration and a lawless president," Senator Scott said. "Joe Biden is so committed to having an open border that he took Texas to the Supreme Court so that CBP could cut border fencing down. That is what we are dealing with here."

Senator Scott also raised concerns about the potential consequences of allowing first-come, first-serve entry into the United States for the first 5,000 people every day before implementing any real border security measures. He argued that this would result in a significant number of illegal immigrants entering the country each year, including individuals who may pose a threat to national security.

"If just 1% of those are bad people—like murderers, terrorists, human traffickers, or drug smugglers—that means we are letting 50 people in every day who want to hurt Americans," Senator Scott stated. "I won't accept that. We need to see this bill, have real amendment votes, and actually secure the border. If Biden and the Democrats refuse to do that, we need to shut the border down."

Senator Scott's remarks highlighted the Republicans' concerns about the potential consequences of Biden's open border policies. They called for stronger border security measures and greater accountability in any legislation related to immigration. The Republican senators emphasized the need to protect American citizens and ensure national security.

The ongoing negotiations on border security legislation continue to be a contentious issue, with Republicans expressing their strong opposition to Biden's open border policies. As the discussions unfold, the focus remains on finding a solution that effectively secures the border and addresses the challenges posed by illegal immigration.