This week we inspected conditions at the Rio Grande Valley border sector. It’s the busiest sector for unauthorized entry into our country. Here’s what we saw (THREAD):
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Agents thanked us for passing the border supplemental package. It gave them resources to immediately purchase additional necessary supplies to help with the humanitarian crisis. But more needs to be done.pic.twitter.com/hEfmnj1s2a
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Border Patrol told us that the crisis requires a “whole of government approach.” The Coast Guard is volunteering to help. This is who Democrats are attacking when they claim that there's an "empathy deficit." Everyone is doing their level best to care for children.pic.twitter.com/T391JmYyXm
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The supplemental package allowed Border Patrol to increase the capacity of the Donna Holding Facility. But expanding space is not enough. We have to address the underlying problems: -More ICE beds -Fix Flores decision -Reform asylum laws -Build the Wallpic.twitter.com/29M5jsg1Y6
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Border Patrol took us to the border itself, including a boat patrol of the Rio Grande River. We saw Mexican government authorities patrolling. Border Patrol told us this was a direct result of the Trump Administration’s efforts to work with Mexico.pic.twitter.com/OlLqDU5kZW
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Thanks to the hard working men and women of Border Patrol and everyone else giving it their all to deal with the crisis. We stand with you in fighting to end the unprecedented humanitarian crisis and secure our southern border.pic.twitter.com/NuMV1X9afL
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Thank you, Gym! America can really trust your word when it comes to caring for children!
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Really? One whole baby in the entire facility. That’s a lot of real estate that kid has. How much you wanna bet this picture was staged?
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Gym is notorious for standing by while children are abused. Who would take the word of
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That photo was set up and you know it.
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