WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor about the Senate Budget Resolution.
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Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as prepared:
“The Democrat Leader has a lot to say about the Senate Budget Resolution. None of it is accurate.
“I have the budget resolution with me. The key section is five pages long. That’s it. Every American can read it for themselves.
“This resolution focuses on three things.
“First, securing the border.
“Second, restoring peace through strength.
“Third, unleashing American energy.
“It’s not complicated. It’s common sense. Americans overwhelmingly support these goals.
“Senate Republicans are moving forward.
“Let’s talk about border security.
“This budget allocates $175 billion to secure our border. That includes funding for President Trump’s successful executive orders to deport criminal illegal immigrants.
“Border Patrol Agents and ICE Agents need more resources.
“There are currently more than 600,000 illegal immigrants with criminal records in our country.
“President Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem are moving at lightning speed to deport them. That makes our communities safer.
“Their strong actions have led to double the number of arrests of illegal immigrants compared to arrests under President Biden.
“These arrests are making our communities safer and sending a message to would-be illegal immigrants around the world. They are turning around and going home.
“Illegal border crossings between the U.S. and Mexico are at their lowest in 5 years.
“President Trump’s actions are working.
“They are working so well that the Trump administration says it is running out of money for deportations.
“Border Czar Tom Homan told us that. Secretary Noem told us that. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told us that. Attorney General Pam Bondi told us that.
“Senate Republicans will act quickly to get the administration the resources they requested and need.
“This budget will allow us to finish the wall.
“It is a step towards hiring more border agents.
“It means more detention beds so dangerous criminals are off the streets.
“It means more deportation flights so dangerous criminals are out of our country.
“Now, let’s talk about our national security.
“This bill allocates $150 billion to restore peace through strength.
“We live in a dangerous world. The threats against the United States are higher than we’ve seen in decades.
“There is the threat of terrorism. You saw the danger of terrorism in New Orleans this year.
“There is the threat of the Chinese Communist Party. They are rapidly building up their military. Meanwhile, over the past four years, weak leadership undermined our military.
“There is the threat of Iran. They are the largest state sponsor of terrorism. They are also racing towards a nuclear bomb.
“Weakness invites conflict. Strength deters war.
“This budget is a big step towards rebuilding our military and protecting our nation after four years of weakness.
“We are already seeing a surge of young people who want to join the military.
“Under President Trump and Secretary Hegseth, recruitment is at its highest levels in 15 years.
“With this budget, America will be stronger. Our military will be more lethal.
“Now let’s talk about American energy dominance.
“This bill would take the handcuffs off of American energy production.
“The previous administration caused painfully high prices with its energy blunders. It locked up affordable, reliable, American-made energy.
“Families suffered from soaring prices. Our economy struggled.
“Passing this budget allows us to reject the energy failures of the past four years. It puts a premium on affordable, reliable American energy.
“The federal government would also see its revenue increase as we produce more American energy.
“If you listen to Senate Democrats, it’s abundantly clear that they do not support these goals.
“Democrats are opposed to securing our border, rebuilding our military, and unleashing American energy.
“Democrats are standing in the way of common-sense priorities that Americans overwhelmingly support.
“Democrats are a party in panic mode. Their high prices and open border agenda
are out of touch with the American people.
“Democrats used this very process a few years ago to raise taxes and pass trillions of dollars in Wasteful Washington Spending.
“They wasted taxpayer money to subsidize electric vehicles for the rich. They sent stimulus checks to criminals like the Boston Marathon Bomber.
“The federal government is too big and spends too much.
“Republicans will end the Wasteful Washington Spending and get America back on track.
“After 4 years of high prices and open borders, Americans deserve a path to safety and prosperity.
“Starting with the Republican budget, they will finally get it.”
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