Republican Arizona Congressman Andy Biggs offers a piece on why we need a border wall in the Washington Times.
I was
recently expressing my conviction that America needs a border wall to a friend
and colleague from across the political aisle. He was convinced that we don’t
need a wall, but rather that we need “border security.” Everyone has a pretty
good idea what a border wall might be, but we’re all a bit fuzzy on what
“border security” looks like.
Last week, I spent several hours
talking to ranchers and residents who live along the border. Each one
forcefully argued in favor of a border wall.
On one of my trips to the border,
I asked my escorts, a couple of border patrol agents, if they thought we needed
a border wall. They emphasized to me their support for a wall. I mentioned
using more drones, manned aerial vehicles, cameras and ground sensors. They
informed me, in no uncertain terms, that the Border Patrol has plenty of
technology — lots of drones, cameras, sensors, etc. — and that a wall is
necessary if we really want “border security.”
Remember, President
Trump didn’t run on “border security.” He ran on building a wall and enforcing
our laws.
Drones, cameras,
sensors and other technology do not provide an impediment to illegal entry into
the United States. Where we have these tools available, our agents can often
spot the illegal crossers but do little about interdicting them. On the other
hand, one must plan on how to cope with the physical barricade of a wall.
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