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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