Federal government Quote by Miranda Devine

If you have a federal government that's not enforcing the law and does not preserve the integrity of its own borders, then naturally, states…

— Pat Toomey

The idea that the United States can't guard its own border is silly. It's a sign that were not serious about this...people who legally…

— Newt Gingrich

The fact that two governors out of the four on the border have issued emergency declarations should be a wake-up call for the Congress…

— Bill Richardson

The border sheriffs are locally elected. They're accountable. They know the territory and the people. And they can respond the most quickly to what…

— John Culberson

I reject the federal contention that there exists an overwhelming national security crisis at the southern border, along which are some of the safest…

— Michelle Lujan Grisham

It's the federal government's job to secure the border.

— Carly Fiorina

My government has been playing catch-ups building the schools, hospitals, roads and transport links our state needs to deal with our growing population after…

— Gladys Berejiklian

Let me explain something you already know. I'm from Texas and we understand the nature of a border. From what I've seen, vigilant Texans…

— Tommy Lee Jones

If the federal government won't secure the border, the State of Arizona will step in to complement federal efforts in a constitutional manner and…

— Jan Brewer

Our borders are being overrun.

— Kris Kobach

So we just hope that all of these governors who are grappling will be able to provide the basic services to our citizens and…

— Jennifer Granholm

I reject this idea that in order to have a secure border, we have to treat people in a way that is inhumane.

— Colin Allred