US Senate Candidate, George Flinn Visits Border Town of McAllen, Texas and Speaks on Border Crisis
Memphis, TN (PRWEB) July 09, 2014 -- Dr. George Flinn, conservative Republican candidate for U.S. Senate visited the border town of McAllen, Texas this past week to gain first-hand knowledge of the "illegal immigration crisis" occurring.
“While in McAllen, it was evident our southern border is open. I stood on the Rio Grande and saw many deserted items such as backpacks, life jackets, and clothing. There is a lack of manpower. We must demand the borders be sealed now. This is not merely an economic or humanitarian issue. We are dealing with a national security crisis,” said Dr. Flinn.
“We cannot turn a blind eye to the violent gangs, drugs, and terrorist organizations infiltrating our communities through our nation’s southern border. The federal government has a job to secure our nations borders and protect the citizens of our country and they have failed. The citizens of America are suffering as a result,” says Dr. Flinn
“While in McAllen I had the opportunity to attend a Homeland Security Committee field hearing on the surge of unaccompanied minors in which Governor Perry testified. The problem is far worse then people in Tennessee may imagine or are being told. Meanwhile, some candidates are giving blanket talking points about illegal immigration or just ignoring the issue all together. Tennesseans need to be aware this is an issue of national security—we need to act immediately,” said Dr. Flinn.
“Governor Perry has been warning President Obama about the crisis at the border. He even wrote him detailed letter about the situation in May of 2012, when there was a sudden large influx of minor children at the border. This is what he testified this past Thursday in McAllen, Texas. Two years later, he claims he still hasn't recieved a response. These children have been told that if they come here then they can stay. Our government is only encouraging this behavior more with it's policies. We need to stand firm and send a message that we are a country of laws and we abide by these laws," said Dr. Flinn.
“I met some of these children when I visited McAllen. After speaking with them personally, I can say without a doubt, we are not doing them any favors by not adhering to our laws. We need to seal our borders and send a message to countries sending these children that breaking the law will not be tolerated. We need to send them home,” said Dr. Flinn.
“Tennesseans deserve a Senator that will gain knowledge on important issues and stand-up and speak out on them. We have not heard a word from the current senators of Tennessee on the crisis at the border, despite the fact that it affects each and everyone of us. This is a national security issue and we should be treating it as such. As U.S. Senator I will remain committed to always fighting for the citizens of Tennessee.”
Mae Yearwood, Flinn For Senate, http://www.FlinnForSenate.com, +1 901-483-7000, [email protected]
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