"So, the bottom line is two things can be true at the same time. The Biden administration's policies were an absolute disaster, and our immigration system is fundamentally broken. I have always said I'm against illegal immigration. I've always said I want secure borders, I want people to come here legally and lawfully. TPS is intended to be temporary, primarily related to humanitarian relief, and in the case of Haiti, it has been significant."
"Haiti is a longtime ally and we want stability on the ground in Haiti. It sort of sounds like we're saying we must keep the world's people protected in this country until the world's problems are solved, or until we go and solve the problems of other countries."
"Fair enough. You voted to extend it. 200-plus of your colleagues voted not to - there's a disagreement within the Republican Party. It's not an easy issue to fix."
Rep. Mike Lawler co-sponsored H.R. 1689, which seeks to designate Haiti for temporary protected status. During an interview, he defended his stance against criticism from Fox News hosts. Lawler acknowledged the failures of the Biden administration's immigration policies while emphasizing his commitment to secure borders and legal immigration. He argued that temporary protected status is crucial for humanitarian relief in Haiti, a country he described as a longtime ally. The discussion highlighted divisions within the Republican Party regarding immigration issues.
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