Torres Statement on Trump Speech
ONTARIO, CA – Today, U.S. Representative Norma J. Torres (D-CA) released the following statement after President Trump's speech:
"If President Trump were serious about immigration reform, he would reopen the government and make an honest deal with Democrats. Three more years of uncertainty for Dreamers and those with Temporary Protected Status is a non-starter.
"How does President Trump intend to get his 230 miles of wall built this year? It demonstrates a total disregard for the rights of property owners in border states.
"We need clarity on how his proposed humanitarian aid would be used. There is a serious need for medical personnel and infrastructure to deal with the sick children and permanent shelter for the families seeking asylum at our borders.
"Now as an appropriator, I plan to work with my colleagues to offer real solutions, including how to deal with this lack of personnel and resources on the border and to ensure no more children die due to neglect.
"The President must come to the table with a compromise that will immediately reopen the government and get our federal employees back to work, and there needs to be bipartisan, thoughtful discussions to truly address the nation's border security."
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