OPINION:
Congressional Democrats claim illegal-alien children are being housed in unacceptable conditions thanks to the Trump administration. However, the fault for these living conditions lies squarely with the left. Because of their twin goals of open borders and massive amnesty, they have refused to address the invasion — in spite of pleas from the administration and others. Initially, they denied the crisis’ existence, calling it Trump-manufactured.
In the House, they finally proposed “humanitarian aid” (actually support and maintenance) but included no funds to secure the border. The bill also includes other unacceptable restrictions on the way the money may be used. For example, they refused to provide additional beds and space despite overcrowding. This is so that the conditions will force the government to release even more illegals into the country. Also within the bill are massive amnesty provisions designed to bring in more illegals instead of dealing first with those already here. In addition, this bill and the Senate version have language that protects child-smuggling operations.
Congressional Democrats are traitors. They no longer maintain even a veneer of being public servants. They have disavowed their oaths of office and discarded the rule of law. President Trump must veto any such bill and commence deportations now.
HESSIE L. HARRIS
Silver Spring, Md.
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