Congressman Biggs’ Statement on President Trump’s Efforts to Secure the Border

GILBERT, ARIZONA - Last evening, President Donald Trump authorized National Guard troops to secure the U.S.-Mexico border. Congressman Biggs released the following statement:

"I support President Trump's decision to deploy National Guard troops to the border. I continue to fight to fund, begin, and complete a border wall, just as President Trump promised when America elected him. His commitment to building the wall and ending illegal immigration helped him capture the Republican nomination and the Presidency. I appreciate President Trump's efforts to keep his promises.

"Congress has been derelict in its duty to secure the border. While many legislators have paid lip service to voters about border security, few have actually followed through on these promises. Congress must act, and I implore my colleagues to fund the wall and all else required to secure our border. This should be a top priority for Congress, and I will not give up the fight to preserve our nation by securing our border."

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Congressman Andy Biggs is a first-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representing parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Congressman Biggs is a member of the House Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology committees, and is the chairman of the Environment Subcommittee. He lives with his wife, Cindy, in Gilbert.