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U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell emphasized the importance of border security as a crucial aspect of national security during his remarks on the Senate floor. McConnell stated, "Border security is national security. That’s not just a statement of legislative priorities or partisan politics. It’s a fact of human history."

McConnell highlighted several instances where border issues directly impacted national security. He mentioned Russian President Vladimir Putin's attempts to redraw European borders by invading and occupying Georgia and Ukraine. McConnell also pointed out the Hamas terrorists' violation of sovereign borders on their way to attacking Israel. In addition, he discussed China's efforts to challenge borders, including using force along the border with India and asserting control over the South China Sea.

McConnell stressed the significance of borders and sovereignty, stating, "Borders matter. Sovereignty matters." He argued that the United States, as a global superpower with global interests, must prevent autocrats and terrorists from trampling the borders of Europe, the Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific. McConnell warned that if these aggressors are left unchecked, they will continue to challenge borders and start wars.

Addressing the Biden Administration's border crisis, McConnell emphasized the need to restore security to America's own borders. He criticized the Democratic Leader's view that the border crisis is "extraneous" to national security, stating, "Here in the real world, what’s dangerous is denying the humanitarian and national security crisis festering at America’s southern border on President Biden’s watch."

McConnell criticized the Biden Administration's approach to border security, stating that their open borders policy will be counted among their biggest national security failures. He warned that if Senate Democrats refuse to take border security policy changes seriously, they will be putting American weakness on display, to the advantage of countries like Russia, China, and Iran.

In conclusion, McConnell emphasized that borders are an essential element of national security and should not be considered extraneous. He stated, "We must secure and defend sovereign borders, beginning right here at home. If we fail to uphold this basic, fundamental responsibility, America and our friends around the world will pay dearly."

To find out more, go to this link: https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=8E61F2BF-7C5A-46AC-8E71-F18F0DFD221F