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House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) has criticized President Biden for his failure to address the ongoing border crisis, expressing concern over potential terrorists entering the United States illegally. In an interview with Fox News Channel's Hannity, Scalise highlighted the urgency of the situation and the need for strong border security measures.

Scalise pointed out the alarming increase in illegal border crossings under the Biden administration, stating, "We've got millions that have come across. They can't tell you how many are on the terrorist watch list." He emphasized the gravity of the issue, particularly in light of rising global terrorism threats. Scalise referenced former Homeland Security Secretary Jake Johnson's statement during the Obama administration, where he deemed a thousand people crossing the border as too many. With the current influx, the lack of knowledge regarding potential terrorists among them raises major concerns.

To address this crisis, Scalise mentioned that House Republicans had united to pass H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act, a comprehensive border security package. However, President Biden has failed to acknowledge the severity of the problem. Scalise asserted, "Biden didn't want to talk about it. This isn't a Republican or Democrat issue – Democrat mayors around the country recognize this is a major problem. They're calling on President Biden to fix this, as well." He stressed that the border crisis is not a partisan matter but a significant threat to national security.

Furthermore, Scalise criticized President Biden's display of weakness, which he believes is being closely observed by foreign adversaries. He mentioned Chinese President Xi Jinping, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating, "Xi's watching this, the Ayatollah is watching this in Iran, Putin is watching this – is it any surprise they're all moving against our allies right now? They see this weakness."

In conclusion, Leader Scalise's remarks highlight the urgent need for President Biden to address the border crisis and strengthen border security measures. The concerns raised regarding potential terrorists entering the country illegally emphasize the gravity of the situation. Scalise also underscores the importance of bipartisan recognition of this issue as a major threat to national security.

For additional details, please follow this link: https://scalise.house.gov/press-releases/Scalise%3A-Biden-is-M.I.A.-on-the-Border-Crisis