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Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) released the following statement after sending a letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate with suggestions on where to shelter the swarms of illegal immigrants and unaccompanied alien children (UAC) flooding across the U.S. southern border:

“I am happy to see that FEMA has finally reached out to Congress for suggestions on where to send the tens of thousands of migrants and unaccompanied alien children illegally coming across the border from Central America, through Mexico, and into Texas and Arizona. It is vital for federal agencies to seek advice and solutions from the Representatives of the people.   

“According to a recent report released by the House Homeland Security Committee, more than 92% of these individuals who have been part of the recent influx at our southern border come from just three countries–El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras. Therefore, my top three suggestions for shelter locations are as follows: San Salvador, El Salvador; Guatemala City, Guatemala;  and Tegucigalpa, Honduras. 

“The only way that we can disincentivize Central American immigrants from illegally entering our country is if we change our policies, tweak our laws, cut the bureaucratic red tape and immediately send them back to their countries of origin. Until then, this self-imposed crisis will continue to worsen. Additionally, sending illegal immigrants home immediately spares them from the inhumane living conditions that currently exist at HHS detention facilities.

“FEMA has created an email address to receive suggestions as to where we think these individuals should be sheltered.  I encourage all of my constituents to contact FEMA and express their ideas and opinions by emailing fema-uac-shelter-tf@fema.dhs.gov.  If you agree with me, tell them so.”

Background:

The complete text of Congressman Gosar’s letter to FEMA can be found HERE.

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