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U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) addressed the ongoing border security negotiations in a speech delivered on the Senate floor. McConnell expressed his gratitude to Senator Lankford for leading the efforts to produce meaningful policy changes, fix the broken asylum system, and secure the southern border.

McConnell emphasized the importance of addressing the border crisis as it is a fundamental part of legislation that will help America tackle its national security challenges. He acknowledged that the complexities of border security policy require careful consideration and time to reach an agreement.

While progress has been made, McConnell made it clear that Senate Republicans will not rush the process or waive their responsibility to thoroughly negotiate and review any agreement before voting on it. He expressed his encouragement by the commitment of his colleagues to continue making steady progress in the negotiations.

Highlighting the urgency of the situation, McConnell pointed out that America is facing an unprecedented border crisis while also dealing with other significant global challenges. He mentioned an imperialist threat in Europe, a repressive authoritarian state expanding its control in the Indo-Pacific, and the world's largest state sponsor of terror showing determination to harm American servicemembers and disrupt global commerce.

Given the gravity of these issues, McConnell stressed the necessity of getting the border security agreement right. He stated, "There is simply no room for falling short, here. We cannot afford to get this wrong."

The negotiations on border security continue, with Senate Republicans committed to ensuring a comprehensive and effective solution to address the ongoing crisis at the southern border.

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