Senator Rick Scott | Senator Rick Scott Website
Senator Rick Scott | Senator Rick Scott Website
In a press conference held today, Senator Rick Scott and several other Senate conservatives expressed their strong opposition to the recently released "border deal." Joining Senator Scott were Senators Mike Lee, Ron Johnson, Ted Cruz, J.D. Vance, Roger Marshall, and Eric Schmitt.
Senator Scott criticized Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell for keeping the Senate GOP Conference in the dark while crafting an immigration bill that was falsely labeled as a border security bill. He stated, "It was a TOTAL FAILURE of Mitch McConnell to abandon the voters by keeping nearly every member of the Senate GOP Conference in the dark to craft an immigration bill falsely labeled as a border security bill."
Senator Scott emphasized the importance of a secure border, not only for his state of Florida but also for the entire country. He argued that the proposed bill does not address this issue effectively, saying, "That’s not what this bill does. Not only does this bill not force President Biden to secure the border, it codifies catch-and-release letting millions of illegal aliens into the country, funds sanctuary cities, gives illegal aliens U.S. jobs and spends your tax dollars so they can have free attorneys."
He further criticized the bill for allocating $10 billion to fund the salaries of Ukraine's government employees and providing billions to Gaza, which is still dominated by Hamas terrorists. Senator Scott expressed concern about funding going to terrorists who have harmed innocent people, stating, "We can’t forget: BIDEN is leading a lawless administration – we have to force his hand to actually secure the border and protect U.S. national security, not give money to terrorists."
Senator Scott concluded by stating that anything short of forcing President Biden to secure the border and protect national security would be an unacceptable failure. He urged his fellow senators to prioritize the safety and well-being of the American people.
The press conference served as a platform for Senator Scott and other conservatives to voice their concerns and opposition to the proposed "border deal." Their statements highlight the need for stronger border security measures and a focus on national security.