Congressman raises concerns following arrest of 17 Chinese nationals in his district.
Concerns Rise Over Security of US Border Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict
Amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, worries about the security of the open U.S. border continue to escalate. There are growing concerns about individuals with potential security risks attempting to enter through our vulnerable border.
On Sunday, Rep. Carlos A. Giménez, of Florida, released a statement after 17 individuals from Communist China were detained in Key Largo, which falls within his district.
“As you know that I serve on the House Armed Services Committee but also on the House Select Committee on the competition between the United States and the Communist Chinese Party. And, recently we saw where 17 Chinese Nationals were apprehended in the Florida Keys,” Giménez said.
“Very concerning for me. I mean, I have gotten indication, have gotten information that the Communist Chinese party is getting more and more influence in our hemisphere, especially around South Florida. We know that they’ve got activities going on in Cuba. They also see that they’re doing a lot of infrastructure work also in the Bahamas,” he continued.
“All of this again, very concerning to me,” Giménez added. “Why were they trying to sneak into the country? What was their purpose? Again, I think it’s the first time that we’ve actually apprehended Chinese Nationals in our part of the country,” he said.
According to a press release posted on his website, Giménez has asked Customs and Border Patrol for additional information to evaluate the identities and potential security risks posed by these individuals.
President Biden’s reckless open-border policies have allowed for millions to enter America illegally.
Now, 17 nationals from Communist China have landed in my district, Key Largo, illegally.
I’m demanding answers. pic.twitter.com/D1We1Lw9ze
— Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez (@RepCarlos) October 27, 2023
Giménez is not the first Republican lawmaker to raise such concerns. In September, a group of GOP senators led by Sen. Roger Marshall of Kansas, sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, warning that the influx of Chinese migrants likely includes operatives of the ruling Communist Party, posing threats of espionage and cyber attacks.
According to senators, nearly 18,000 Chinese nationals were encountered at the U.S.-Mexico border in fiscal 2023, a nearly tenfold jump from just over 2,000 last year.
The lawmakers accused the Biden administration of recklessly releasing the migrants into the country without proper vetting.
“July set the record for nationwide encounters with Chinese nationals with just over 6,100. 94.8 percent of Chinese national encounters in FY23 have been single adults. This trend poses a significant threat to our national security and warrants immediate attention and action from the Department of Homeland Security,” the senators wrote, according to Fox News.
“It is our understanding that not a single one of these individuals encountered has been detained for any length of time but rather benefited from this administration’s policy of catch and release.”
In October, Biden asked Congress for $105 billion, which included $61.4 billion for Ukraine, $14.3 billion for Israel, $9.15 billion in humanitarian aid for Palestinian, Israeli and Ukrainian citizens, and $7.4 billion for Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific, according to The New York Times.
An additional $13.6 billion was for border patrol officers, immigration judges, shelters and detention centers, and to battle fentanyl smuggling at the Southern border. No money was allocated toward building the wall or fixing the way asylum seekers are processed.
President Biden’s border aid package is not designed to stop the crisis at our southern border. It’s designed to make it worse.
Under President Biden’s watch, America is seeing the highest rates of illegal aliens EVER.#BidenBorderCrisishttps://t.co/umoTqu00Uo
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) October 24, 2023
The writing is on the wall about the threats to the nation. The attacks on Israel, despite its well-protected border, should have been a wake-up call to even the most tone-deaf politician.
But the Biden administration seems to prefer to put party ideology over national safety.
One can only hope and pray that, unlike the billions of dollars doing nothing to keep us safe, the cost of this strategy is not also paid for by the American people.
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How can the government effectively assess the identities and potential security risks posed by individuals, such as the recent detention of Chinese nationals in Florida, trying to enter the country illegally
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has raised concerns about the security of the US border. There is an increasing worry that individuals with potential security risks may attempt to enter the country through our vulnerable border.
One significant incident that has fueled these concerns is the recent detention of 17 individuals from Communist China in Key Largo, Florida. Representative Carlos A. Giménez, who serves on the House Armed Services Committee and the House Select Committee on the competition between the United States and the Communist Chinese Party, expressed his alarm about this development. He stated that he has received information indicating that the Communist Chinese Party is gaining more influence in our hemisphere, particularly in South Florida. He also mentioned their activities in Cuba and their involvement in infrastructure projects in the Bahamas. Representative Giménez emphasized the need to understand the purpose of these individuals trying to enter the country illegally and highlighted the significance of this event as the first time Chinese nationals have been apprehended in this part of the country.
Representative Giménez has requested Customs and Border Patrol for additional information to assess the identities and potential security risks posed by these individuals. This action reflects the urgency and seriousness with which he approaches this issue.
It is worth noting that Representative Giménez is not the only Republican lawmaker to raise concerns about the security of the US border concerning Chinese migrants. In September, a group of GOP senators led by Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, warning about the presence of Communist Party operatives among Chinese migrants. The letter emphasized the threats of espionage and cyber attacks posed by these individuals.
These events highlight the need for heightened border security measures to ensure the safety and protection of the United States. The open-border policies implemented by the Biden administration have allowed millions to enter the country illegally, magnifying the potential risk of security breaches. It is crucial that the government takes these concerns seriously, evaluates the identities and intentions of individuals attempting to enter the US, and implements effective measures to safeguard national security.
The security of the US border is not an issue that can be ignored or taken lightly. The threats posed by individuals with potential security risks cannot be underestimated. As the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues, it is vital that steps are taken to address and mitigate these concerns, ensuring the safety and well-being of the American people.
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