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Congressman Gonzalez Thanks First Lady Melania Trump for Visiting Migrant Children in South Texas Facilities

June 21, 2018

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) issued the following statement in response to First Lady Melania Trump's visit to McAllen, Texas to witness, firsthand, the effects of the administration's ‘zero-tolerance' policy:

"Children are sacred - no matter where they are from," Congressman Gonzalez said. "I would like to extend my gratitude to First Lady Melania Trump for visiting South Texas to assess the situation firsthand and standing up for children, American values, and humanity. I would also like to welcome her back as we continue to work our way through this crisis."

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