New York Democrat Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called Vice President Kamala Harris’ comments on immigration “disappointing” on Monday, after Harris said during a press conference that migrants looking to cross the U.S. border should not come.
comments on immigration"disappointing" on Monday, after Harris said during a press conference that migrants looking to cross the U.S. border should not come.
The progressive Democrat also said the U.S. has contributed to destabilization in certain areas of Latin America and"we can’t help set someone’s house on fire and then blame them for fleeing.", Harris made comments appearing to clarify the administration’s stance on immigration during a visit to Guatemala, where she said the U.S. intends to continue working toward securing its border.
Harris said the administration would discourage illegal migration and that people who arrived at the border that way would be"turned back."Harris partook in a joint press conference with Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei during her first trip to the region since President Biden tasked her with taking the lead on combating the"root causes" of illegal immigration in the countries where it originates.
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