In response to a resolution designed to thwart his most noteworthy campaign promise, President Trump cast his promised veto. When the President declared a national emergency over the southern border crisis, Democrats became triggered. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi pontificated, “This is plainly a power grab by a disappointed President who has gone outside the bounds of the law.” This taunt is laughable to the point of being absurd.
The Secure Fence Act of 2006 already authorizes building the wall. The issue is not one of power but of funding. Pelosi warns this will create an ominous precedent. This too is a canard. The only powers this would trigger are those Congress previously built into federal law.
Congress enacted the National Emergencies Act September 14, 1976. Under this act President Trump possesses complete authority to declare an emergency regarding the border crisis. For numerous reasons, including criminal infiltration and human trafficking, this declaration is consistent with many of the 31 currently recognized under federal law.
This past February documented the largest number of illegals arrested in 12 years. Acting Customs and Border Patrol Deputy Commissioner, Ron Vitiello emphasized, “Border walls have proven to be an extremely effective part of our multi-pronged security strategy…”.
In November 2015, Hillary Clinton told a crowd, “I voted numerous times when I was senator to spend money to build a barrier to try to prevent illegal immigrants from coming in.” Now, in 2019, Nancy Pelosi stated that building a wall is “immoral.” What has changed? One thing. Donald Trump is President.
There is nothing immoral in protecting American citizens. Democrats torture our language to punish those who believe in the rule of law. Should the security of American citizens continue to be jeopardized by Democratic “open borders” mentality, voters will know exactly who to blame.
B. Kent Larson
Stewartville, Minn.
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