Waltz, Crow agree border must be secure after arrest of 8 ISIS terrorists · The Floridian

Eight men from Tajikistan who crossed the border illegally are suspected of having links with the Islamic State (IS) after their arrest by law enforcement. Representatives Mike Waltz (R-FL) and Jason Crow (D-CO) discussed arrests and the need for border security during a joint meeting appearance on Fox News The American newsroomalthough they differed in their positions on the bipartisan border agreement and President Biden’s recent executive order.

Rep. Crow began by praising the law enforcement officers who arrested the eight Tajiks before noting that “this only underscores the need for us to pass the bipartisan border bill.” We must secure the border. The border is not where it should be adopted. There is no doubt about it and we need a comprehensive solution. »

Additionally, the Colorado congressman praised President Biden’s recent executive order: “But we have to fund this now. He is limited in what he can do without congressional action, and it is time for us to advance the bipartisan agreement.

Rep. Waltz also praised law enforcement officials, but the risk of a terrorist attack remains high.

After all, the Florida congressman pointed out that FBI Director Christopher Wray had sounded the alarm over the number of terrorist threats the United States faces, saying he wants to “tell Director Wray, ‘You’re going to talk to (Department of Homeland Security) Secretary (Alejandro) Mayorkas and close the border “.

As a result, Rep. Waltz expressed opposition to Crow’s position, pointing out that the executive order and bipartisan border agreement still allow large numbers of illegal immigrants into the country.

“Respectfully, I disagree. Having an executive order that still allows 2,500 (crossings) per day or legislation that allows almost 5,000 per day, or almost a million per year, to cross our border is “We must secure it before it is allowed. It’s too late and we will suffer another attack like the one at Pulse Nightclub or, God forbid, another 9/11,” Waltz concluded.