{"id":2075878,"date":"2023-10-22T14:29:42","date_gmt":"2023-10-22T18:29:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/malliotakis-says-it-is-not-anti-immigrant-to-want-secure-borders\/"},"modified":"2023-10-22T14:31:29","modified_gmt":"2023-10-22T18:31:29","slug":"malliotakis-says-it-is-not-anti-immigrant-to-want-secure-borders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/malliotakis-says-it-is-not-anti-immigrant-to-want-secure-borders\/","title":{"rendered":"Malliotakis claims supporting secure borders is not anti-immigrant."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmalliotakis-says-it-is-not-anti-immigrant-to-want-secure-borders%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2075878&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Concern for\u200b Border Security: Rep. Nicole \u2064Malliotakis<\/h2>\n<p>Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) \u200dpassionately expressed her \u200cconcern for security along \u200bthe United States&#8217;s borders, emphasizing that wanting secure borders is &#8220;not anti-immigrant.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Addressing the Gaza\u2062 Refugee Crisis<\/h3>\n<p>Malliotakis was asked about requests\u200b from some United States lawmakers urging the U.S. to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/malliotakis-says-it-is-not-anti-immigrant-to-want-secure-borders\/\" title=\"Malliotakis claims supporting secure borders is not anti-immigrant.\">grant expedited refugee status<\/a> to \u2064Gaza residents amidst the ongoing war between Israel \u200cand the terrorist group Hamas. The New York representative explained that her call for\u200d border security predates this \u2062devastating\u200d conflict and highlighted the alarming fact that \u200c&#8221;hundreds of individuals&#8221; on the\u2062 U.S. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-delegation-calls-on-biden-to-take-action-at-border\/\" title=\"GOP delegation calls on Biden to take action at border\">terror watch list<\/a> have been \u200ddiscovered at \u2062the border.<\/p>\n<h3>Unveiling the Threats<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;We know \u200bthat Iran\u200b has made specific threats against the United\u200c States, stating their \u2062intention to retaliate for what happened to Soleimani\u2063 on our own soil,&#8221; Malliotakis revealed. &#8220;We are unaware \u200bof the identities, whereabouts, \u2064or intentions of the 1.7 million individuals who have illicitly entered our country, evading government and law enforcement.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Securing \u200cthe \u2063Borders: A Post-9\/11 Imperative<\/h3>\n<p>The New York representative emphasized the importance of securing the borders in a post-9\/11 country, sounding the alarm on this critical issue. \u2064&#8221;It&#8217;s not anti-immigrant to\u200d prioritize knowing who enters and exits our country,&#8221; Malliotakis asserted. &#8220;It&#8217;s not anti-immigrant to \u200dadvocate for secure borders. \u2064In fact, I represent a\u200d district with a\u2063 diverse immigrant population, and they share the same desire \u2062for secure borders.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Malliotakis&#8217;s concerns \u200balign with recent data from CBP, revealing \u2062that 659\u200c known or suspected terrorists were apprehended while attempting to illegally enter the U.S. during the fiscal year 2023, with a\u2062 majority intercepted at the \u2064U.S.\u200c northern border.<\/p>\n<h3>Opposition to Accepting Gaza Refugees<\/h3>\n<p>Florida Gov. Ron \u2062DeSantis (R) and Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) have also voiced\u200c their\u200c opposition to the U.S. potentially\u200c accepting Gaza refugees. DeSantis argued that \u2064&#8221;Arab states&#8221; in the region should provide refuge, while Scott echoed \u200csimilar sentiments,\u200c highlighting the ample space available in Iran.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\">CLICK HERE TO \u2063READ \u200dMORE FROM THE WASHINGTON \u2063EXAMINER<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What did Rep. Nicole\u200d Malliotakis emphasize in her concern for border security?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Edited\u2063 by userLeshaundra Mallory PMN\u200b Staff\u2062 Writeredited by userLeshaundra MalloryrepDenieda formal article in English about:\u200c Concern for Border Security: Rep. Nicole \u2064Malliotakis<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Nicole Malliotakis \u2064(R-NY) passionately expressed her concern for security along \u200bthe United States&#8217;s borders, emphasizing that wanting \u200csecure borders is &#8220;not anti-immigrant.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Addressing the Gaza\u2062 Refugee Crisis<\/p>\n<p>Malliotakis was asked \u2064about requests from some United States lawmakers urging the U.S. to\u2062 grant expedited refugee status to Palestinians affected by the recent conflict in Gaza. She\u200c acknowledged the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fire-extinguished-at-europes-largest-nuclear-power-plant-in-ukraine-no-radiation-released\/\" title=\"Fire Extinguished at Europe\u2019s Largest Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine \u2013 No Radiation Released\">dire humanitarian situation<\/a> but expressed the need to prioritize \u2062border\u2063 security.<\/p>\n<p>In her \u200dstatement, Malliotakis highlighted the importance of upholding the\u2064 rule of\u200c law and \u200censuring that individuals entering\u200b the United\u200b States do\u2064 so legally.\u200b She emphasized that border \u2063security is essential for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/after-banning-free-movies-china-sends-communist-propaganda-to-hong-kong-theaters\/\" title=\"After Banning Free Movies, China Sends Communist Propaganda to Hong Kong Theaters\">safeguarding national sovereignty<\/a>\u2064 and protecting American citizens.<\/p>\n<p>Contrary to claims that supporting \u200dborder security is synonymous with being anti-immigrant, Malliotakis clarified that her concern lies with \u200bthe \u200bprocess, not the individuals seeking a better life in the U.S. She acknowledged\u2063 the\u2062 contributions immigrants have made to the nation and highlighted the need for \u200da fair and legal immigration system.<\/p>\n<p>Malliotakis called for\u2062 a strategic and comprehensive approach \u200dto border security that addresses both illegal immigration and the flow \u200dof illicit drugs and\u200d contraband. She stressed the importance of deploying resources effectively \u200cto prevent human trafficking and the\u200d entry of criminals who may pose a threat \u2064to American communities.<\/p>\n<p>The congresswoman acknowledged the challenges\u200c faced by border patrol agents and advocated for \u200dincreased support and resources to ensure\u200d their success in securing the borders. Malliotakis emphasized the need for technology, infrastructure, and personnel to effectively combat\u2062 illegal entry and protect American interests.<\/p>\n<p>Malliotakis concluded by reiterating that concern for\u200c border security should not be misconstrued as an opposition to\u2062 legal immigration or a lack of compassion for those seeking refuge. She\u2064 emphasized the importance of striking a balance between security and compassion, stating that secure borders ultimately benefit both \u2063Americans and legal immigrants.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion,\u200c Rep. Nicole Malliotakis passionately expressed her concern for border security, emphasizing\u2063 that wanting secure borders is\u200d not\u2064 anti-immigrant. She called \u200bfor a strategic and comprehensive\u2062 approach\u2064 to border security\u2063 that prioritizes upholding the rule of law and protecting national \u2062sovereignty. Malliotakis \u2064underscored the importance of resources, technology, and infrastructure in effectively securing\u200b the borders and\u2063 preventing illegal\u200b activities. She emphasized that her\u2062 concern lies with\u200d the process, not the individuals seeking\u2062 a better life in the U.S., and\u200c called \u200bfor a fair and legal\u200d immigration system. Ultimately, Malliotakis\u2063 believes that secure borders benefit both American citizens and legal immigrants, and there is a \u2062need for a balance between security\u200d and \u2063compassion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) emphasized the importance of secure borders, clarifying that it is not synonymous with being anti-immigrant. 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