WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Warren Davidson (OH-08) released the following statement concerning his vote for a resolution supporting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. The resolution passed by 244-34 votes; while there were 133 "present" votes.

 

“The bizarre movement to “abolish” the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is short-sighted, hypocritical and downright dangerous.

 

“Many of the men and women of ICE put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe from terrorism, drug trafficking, sex trafficking, and gun running. I’m thankful for our ICE officers and their courage, bravery and patriotism.

 

“Last year, ICE seized 2,379 pounds of fentanyl and 6,967 pounds of heroin – drugs that would otherwise have made their way to Ohio streets for sale. ICE officers have arrested illegal aliens who were charged and convicted of crimes including sexual assault, kidnapping, and homicide.

 

“Open border radicals make our country less safe for families everywhere.

 

“Instead of abolishing ICE, we should work to end crime, terrorism, drug-running, and illegal immigration.”

 

Background:

You can access more information on H. Res. 990 here.

 

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