Congressional Record
Friday, July 25, 2014 - 09:10
"As others during that eloquent colloquy organized by the Presiding Officer observed, much of that drug trade has moved from Colombia to Central America. It is fueled by demand, the same demand that fuels the Colombian gang warfare, from the United States. The demand comes from this country, the demand for those illicit drugs".
Thursday, June 12, 2014 - 14:55
Senators Cornyn, Boxer and McCain comment on the humanitarian crisis of Central American children crossing the US border. "If we want to correct our immigration system, we have to sit down and do the hard work, as we did in the Senate. There is no question that we are facing a crisis with children from Central America running away from gangs, violence, rape, and deprivation".
Thursday, June 12, 2014 - 13:54
Representative Gohmert adresses the influx of central american child immigrants crossing the mexican border. "It seems it would be cheaper to just refuel [the planes'] fuel tanks and send them back where they came from, sending a message with it: we are not letting people come in illegally".