Rep. Jim Jordan Issues New Ultimatum To Biden And Washington Democrats in Yuma, Arizona

 

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At Thursday's House Judiciary Committee field hearing in Yuma, Arizona, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) spoke to witnesses about the situation at the border, and said that Republicans will have to use government funding to stop the flow of migrants.

Representative Jim Jordan of Ohio has been making headlines for his remarks during a House Judiciary Committee field hearing in Yuma, Arizona. The hearing was focused on the situation at the southern border, and Jordan spoke passionately about the need to address the chaos and danger that he sees there.

Jordan began his remarks by noting that President Biden had promised on his first day in office to dismantle many of the policies and structures put in place by the previous administration to secure the border. Jordan argued that this had led directly to the situation at the border today, which he described as "open border chaos."

He then asked a question that he felt was fundamental to understanding the situation: who benefits from this chaos? Jordan suggested that the answer was not the American people, but rather the cartels, drug dealers, and other criminal organizations that are exploiting the porous border to smuggle drugs and people into the country.

Jordan was particularly concerned about the impact of this situation on law enforcement, first responders, and the citizens who live near the border. He noted that two years ago, Yuma County was the safest border county in the country, but now it is beset by crime and danger. He also cited testimony from a local sheriff and a county supervisor who both spoke about the toll that the situation is taking on their communities.

Jordan argued that the only way to address this problem is through government funding. He suggested that Republicans in Congress would have to use their control over appropriations to attach conditions to funding that would force the administration to enforce the law and secure the border. He acknowledged that this would be a fight, but argued that it was necessary to protect the American people.

Jordan's remarks were met with both applause and criticism. Some praised him for speaking out about a problem that they see as urgent and neglected by the current administration. Others accused him of fearmongering and politicizing the issue.

Regardless of one's views on the situation at the southern border, it is clear that Jordan's remarks reflect a deep concern about the impact of illegal immigration and the breakdown of law and order at the border. While there is no easy solution to this complex problem, it is clear that it will require a concerted effort by policymakers, law enforcement, and the public to address it effectively.