Congressman Gonzalez Responds to DHS Waiver for New Border Wall Construction

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) issued a statement in response to the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) announcement that it will issue a waiver, which would expedite the construction of new border barriers in the Rio Grande Valley Sector:

"President Trump, in the midst of a crisis of his own making, is still obsessed with his wall. A wall is defeated with a simple ladder, and therefore you need personnel to make it effective. I am not for open borders, but when Congress authorizes thousands of Border Patrol agents, and the Administration cannot hire them, I lose confidence in their commitment to securing our borders and acting in the best interests of the American people," Congressman Gonzalez said. "As we see this vanity project continue to advance, it remains abundantly clear that the president prioritizes campaign promises over the needs of the American people."