Statement by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas Regarding the Situation at the Southwest Border DHS
There is understandably a great deal of attention currently focused on the southwest border. I want to share the facts, the work that we in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and across the government are doing, and our plan of action. Our personnel remain steadfast in devotion of their talent and efforts in the service of our nation.
The situation at the southwest border is difficult. We are working around the clock to manage it and we will continue to do so. That is our job. We are making progress and we are executing on our plan. It will take time and we will not waver in our commitment to succeed.
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Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas issued a statement on the situation at the Southwest border early Tuesday morning, noting the "great deal of attention" being paid to the influx; calling the situation "difficult," but insisting "we are keeping our borders secure"; and stating that "we can do this" for children arriving at our border with the "same hope" Majorkas had when he came here as a child.
On Monday, a number of Republicans traveled to the border to tour several border facilities. During their tour, several criticized Biden's border policies, with House Leader Kevin McCarthy saying that the situation is "more than a crisis. This is a human heartbreak."
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