I just voted against advancing the supplemental bill to send $2.7 billion down to address the situation on the border. As many of you know, I went to the border to see firsthand what was happening there, so I wanted to explain my vote to Alaskans: This emergency supplemental bill to address the border crisis had no opportunity for amendments. While not quite a blank check, it mostly throws money at a problem without addressing the root causes or dealing with any real reforms when thoughtful proposals from Senators Cornyn, Flake and McCain deserved debate and an opportunity for a vote. These are children whose families and lives are being impacted by the decisions we’re making. As Americans and as leaders, we are obligated to responsibly consider all options to rein in a situation that the administration has allowed to get out of control. But again, the Majority Leader allowed no amendments or improvements to a $3.6 billion bill. It’s a shame that once again, a failure of process has led to an impasse on an issue that clearly demands Congressional action.
Posted on: Fri, 01 Aug 2014 00:24:01 +0000
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