The Senate border deal, which aimed to address the border crisis and secure the southern border, was blocked this week on the Senate floor. Texas Senator Ted Cruz has been a vocal critic of the bill, calling it a "terrible piece of legislation" that does nothing to secure the border.
Cruz believes that the bill is a political ploy by Democrats to deceive voters. He said, "The entire purpose of this bill is to give political camouflage for Democrats running in November. The objective of this bill was to do nothing...to secure the border, but to let every Democrat running for office say, 'Gosh, I wanted to secure the border, but those mean Republicans wouldn't.' This is all about talking points to deceive voters. It's an utter lie."
The Senator argues that the bill would have codified the failed catch and release policies and given billions of dollars to non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to normalize the influx of 1.8 million illegal aliens each year. He believes that it would have also provided work permits and funding for lawyers for illegal immigrants, as well as billions of dollars to sanctuary cities and left-wing nonprofit organizations.
Cruz criticizes the Biden administration for prioritizing funding aid to secure Ukraine's border over addressing the crisis at the southern border. He states, "I am more than willing to fund aid to Ukraine...but I will fund aid to Ukraine after we secure our own border...That seems to be a common-sense position, [and] it's certainly the position of Texans back home."
Despite the setback with the border deal, Senator Cruz is glad that his colleagues are working towards a bipartisan compromise on the Federal Aviation Authorization (FAA) reauthorization. He acknowledges the challenges faced by the aviation industry and the need for effective oversight, modernization, and expertise to make the aviation system safer and more reliable.
In conclusion, Senator Ted Cruz remains committed to securing the southern border and addressing the border crisis. He criticizes the blocked border deal for its lack of effectiveness and accuses Democrats of using it as a political tool. Cruz also emphasizes the importance of prioritizing the security of our own border before providing aid to other countries.