Senator Baldwin Statement on Vote to Dismiss Impeachment of DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
“This week should have been spent working to pass our bipartisan border compromise – one that would secure our border, curb the flow of fentanyl into the country, and fix parts of our broken immigration system – not playing political games”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin released a statement following the Senate’s vote to dismiss the articles of impeachment against U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas:
“Impeachment is a sacred and solemn duty of Congress that is solely reserved to hold those accountable for high crimes and misdemeanors. This is a responsibility that I do not take lightly. Unfortunately, what we had in front of us today entirely failed to meet that high standard, lacked evidence, and was just an attempt to score cheap political points, while moving us no closer to fixing the real issues we face at our Southern border. Wisconsin communities grappling with fentanyl deaths are no closer to ending this crisis. Our border agents are no closer to getting the support they need and deserve. And, our broken immigration system is no closer to being fixed.
“This week should have been spent working to pass our bipartisan border compromise – one that would secure our border, curb the flow of fentanyl into the country, and fix parts of our broken immigration system – not playing partisan political games. I remain committed to doing the hard work with my Democratic and Republican colleagues to secure our border and keep Wisconsin communities safe.”
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