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U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has emphasized the importance of addressing border security as part of national security during a speech on the Senate floor. McConnell highlighted the efforts made by Senate Republicans to produce legislation that addresses four key national security priorities outlined by President Biden.

McConnell stated, "For eight weeks, Senate Republicans have been working hard to produce legislation that takes appropriate action on all four fronts – helping Ukraine defeat Putin in Europe, helping Israel fight Iranian terror in the Middle East, helping Asian partners deter Chinese aggression, and helping the men and women of Border Patrol get the crisis at our southern border under control."

He further explained that Senate Republicans have been dedicated to making substantive policy changes at the border, rather than simply throwing money at the problem. McConnell also expressed the need to convince some Democratic colleagues not to obstruct the effort due to their disagreement with including border security in President Biden's proposal.

McConnell acknowledged the ongoing conversations and stressed the significance of addressing the border security issue. He stated, "The Senate cannot claim to address major national security challenges without a solution to the one we're facing on the southern border. We can't pretend to be serious about threats facing America and our allies without fixing the broken system that lets 10,000 illegal aliens cross our border in a single day."

In conclusion, McConnell emphasized the seriousness of Senate Republicans and expressed hope that their colleagues share the same seriousness in addressing the national security challenges, including the issue of border security.

The remarks made by McConnell highlight the importance of restoring border security in order to effectively address national security concerns. The Senate's ability to tackle major challenges relies on finding solutions to the crisis at the southern border.

To find out more, go to this link: https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=3BB510FC-0F7E-4CF1-9147-9F8264A784FA