Simpson Statement on SOTU

Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today issued the following statement on President Biden’s second State of the Union address:

“Despite inheriting the most secure southern border in history, President Biden has allowed over 4.5 million illegal border crossings since taking office and has allowed the flow of deadly fentanyl to infiltrate our border.  In the first three months of FY23 alone, CBP seized over 9,000 pounds of fentanyl—that is enough to kill more than 2.1 billion people.  Yet, only now is he suggesting to work with Republicans in Congress to secure the border and accomplish meaningful immigration reform for a legal workforce.

“As much as President Biden loved to tout the partisan ‘accomplishments’ of Democrats’ one-party rule the past few years in Washington, Americans dealing with the consequences of those fiscally reckless policies know better.  Americans who are still facing record-high inflation, increased gas and energy prices, weakened national security, and a completely unsecured border are left wondering when solutions will come to their families and businesses.  Despite these challenges, House Republicans are determined to deliver on our commitment to America and achieve the ideals for a truly strong nation.”

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