Policy that's true to our values, policy that's true to our heritage, and frankly, policy that's needed for our economy. We know that. We know they're not doing their job. But, members, The federal government already has an offense for unlawful entry, and that has not deterred desperate migrants. who are looking for a better life. And frankly, no legislation at any level of government is. Is going to dissuade anyone from fleeing persecution, from fleeing poverty, violence. (00:55–01:09)
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Asserts that existing federal offenses for unlawful entry have not deterred migrants.
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