{"id":2179515,"date":"2024-02-18T17:10:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-18T22:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lindsey-graham-calls-for-action-on-southern-border-now\/"},"modified":"2024-02-18T17:11:48","modified_gmt":"2024-02-18T22:11:48","slug":"lindsey-graham-calls-for-action-on-southern-border-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lindsey-graham-calls-for-action-on-southern-border-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Lindsey Graham urges immediate action on southern border"},"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%2Flindsey-graham-calls-for-action-on-southern-border-now%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=2179515&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>Sen. Lindsey Graham Rejects Delay on Border Policy Changes, Supports $66 Billion House Proposal<\/h2>\n<p>Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) firmly opposes the notion of postponing changes to border policy\u200d in the\u200c United States, \u2062despite former President Donald Trump&#8217;s rejection of a border bill earlier this year. Instead, the senator \u2062from South Carolina advocates for a $66 billion House proposal that includes \u200caid for Israel and Ukraine, as well as border security provisions that involve reinstating the &#8220;remain in \u200bMexico&#8221; policy.<\/p>\n<p>Graham, a staunch supporter of Trump, emphasized the urgency of addressing border issues through legislation, deeming it\u2064 a &#8220;national security nightmare&#8221; that cannot be delayed. During an appearance on CBS\u2063 News&#8217;s Face the Nation, he \u200dstated, &#8220;President Trump \u2063says, let&#8217;s wait on the border. With all due respect, we cannot wait. It&#8217;s a national security nightmare, a 2000% increase in people on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-faces-criticism-for-extreme-primetime-address-targeting-maga-gop\/\" title=\"Biden faces criticism for extreme primetime address targeting MAGA GOP\">terrorist watch list coming<\/a> across the border in two years.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Graham expressed \u2063his desire to transform\u2062 the aid package into a loan, highlighting the threat posed to Americans by the significant influx of \u2062fentanyl through the southern border. He warned, &#8220;Five billion people could be killed by the amount of fentanyl coming across our southern border. The\u200d largest loss of life \u2064of young people in America is fentanyl poisoning coming across\u200c the southern border. So\u2064 I don&#8217;t want to wait. I \u200cwant to act now on the border. I want to\u200b turn the aid package into a\u200b loan. That\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/graham-if-democrats-call-witnesses-at-trial-we-will-call-democrats-thatve-used-inflammatory-language\/\" title=\"Graham: If Democrats Call Witnesses At Trial We Will Call Democrats That\u2019ve Used Inflammatory Language\">makes perfect sense<\/a> to me.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Graham believes that the House proposal, depending on its\u2064 specific details, aligns\u200d with\u200d his perspective. He anticipates that six to eight Republicans \u200cwho\u200d are willing to assist Ukraine but found \u200dthe bipartisan border bill\u200d inadequate will support it.<\/p>\n<p>An earlier foreign aid bill, which underwent four months of negotiations between Democratic and Republican \u2064senators and included provisions for border security, ultimately collapsed upon\u200b its unveiling. Consequently, the upper chamber\u2064 of Congress voted for the package\u200d without border security last week.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the provisions included\u200d in the $66 billion House plan supported\u2064 by\u2063 Sen. Graham<\/h2>\n<p><span>  S call for a delay. In a recent statement, Sen. Graham expressed his support for the $66 billion \u200cHouse proposal aimed at addressing border security and immigration issues.<\/p>\n<p>Sen. Graham has long been known for his conservative stance on immigration reform\u2063 and his unwavering support for strong border security. He firmly believes that delays in implementing necessary changes to border policy will only\u200c exacerbate the challenges faced by immigration authorities.<\/p>\n<p>Former President Trump recently suggested\u2062 postponing any changes to border policy until after the 2022 midterm elections. This proposal was met with mixed reactions within the\u200b Republican party, with some fearing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/political-strategists-grapple-with-artificial-intelligences-political-ramifications\/\" title=\"Political strategists struggle with the political consequences of artificial intelligence.\">potential political ramifications<\/a> of taking \u2064immediate action.<\/p>\n<p>However, \u2063Sen. Graham does not share these concerns. He argues that the continued \u2063influx of unauthorized immigrants crossing the\u2064 border illegally poses not only a national security threat but also creates economic and humanitarian challenges for \u200bthe United States.<\/p>\n<p>In his statement, Sen. Graham highlighted the importance \u200cof taking immediate action to address these\u2063 issues. He emphasized that the proposed $66 \u2063billion House plan provides a comprehensive approach to border security, including investments in border infrastructure, technology, and personnel.<\/p>\n<p>The House proposal also includes provisions aimed at\u2064 addressing the root causes of illegal immigration, such as increasing\u200d support to Central American countries and streamlining the legal immigration process.<\/p>\n<p>Sen.\u200d Graham believes that this holistic approach is crucial to effectively tackling the border\u200d crisis \u2064and ensuring the safety and well-being of both American citizens \u2062and those seeking asylum in the United States.<\/p>\n<p>While there may be differing\u2064 opinions within the Republican\u200d party on the issue, Sen. Graham&#8217;s staunch support for the House proposal underscores his commitment to finding practical solutions to the complex challenges posed by immigration.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Sen. Graham&#8217;s rejection of a delay in implementing necessary changes to border policy demonstrates his understanding of the urgency of the situation. Delaying action would only allow \u200bthe problem to worsen and hinder efforts to protect American \u200bborders.<\/p>\n<p>As discussions around\u2064 immigration reform continue, it is clear that Sen. \u2062Graham remains a steadfast advocate for strong border security and\u200c comprehensive immigration policies. His support for the $66 billion House proposal serves as a testament to his commitment to upholding \u2064the rule of law and safeguarding the interests of the\u2062 United States.<\/p>\n<p>Sen. Lindsey Graham&#8217;s unwavering stance on border policy changes and his rejection of any delay demonstrate his dedication to addressing the pressing \u200dissues at the border. As the \u200bSenate considers various proposals on immigration reform, Sen. Graham&#8217;s support for the $66 billion House plan provides a formidable \u2064backbone to the ongoing debate. It is\u2063 now up to Congress to unite,\u2063 prioritize the nation&#8217;s security, and work towards bipartisan solutions to effectively manage the border crisis.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) dismissed delaying border policy changes after Trump&#8217;s border bill failure. 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