Democrats in Congress have refused to acknowledge the crisis. They changed their mind only after I was elected president. Chuck Schumer, who you will be hearing from later tonight, has repeatedly supported a physical barrier in the past along with many other Democrats. The wall will always be paid for indirectly by the great new trade deal we have made with Mexico.
Vastly more than the $5.7 billion we have requested from Congress. The cost of illegal drugs exceeds $500 billion a year. The border wall would very quickly pay for itself. It’s also what our professionals at the border want and need. This barrier is absolutely critical to border security. At the request of Democrats, it will be a steel barrier rather than a concrete wall. Finally, as part of an overall approach to border security, law enforcement professionals have requested $5.7 billion for a physical barrier. Furthermore, we have asked Congress to close border security loopholes so that illegal immigrant children can be safely and humanely returned back home. Our plan also contains an urgent request for humanitarian assistance and medical support.
We have requested more agents, immigration judges, and bed space to process the sharp rise in unlawful migration fueled by our very strong economy. The proposal from Homeland Security includes cutting-edge technology for detecting drugs, weapons, illegal contraband and many other things. These are the resources they have requested to properly perform their mission and keep America safe. Our proposal was developed by law enforcement professionals and border agents at the department of homeland security. My administration has presented Congress with a detailed proposal to secure the border and stop the criminal gangs, drug smugglers and human traffickers.
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