FOOTNOTE:
State Reps. Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville) and Tim O’Brien (R-Evansville) issued the following statements in response to Gov. Eric Holcomb’s decision to deploy the Indiana National Guard to support the ongoing border security mission in Texas. Following the recent direct request from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Holcomb announced he will send 50 Hoosier guardsmen to help the Texas National Guard during a 10-month deployment:
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 9, 2024) – “The record wave of illegal immigrants and illicit drugs coming from the southern border is deeply concerning and troubling. This is an issue that doesn’t just affect Texas. It’s a worsening nationwide challenge and our local communities will feel the strain on government services and resources, including law enforcement and medical providers. However, it’s encouraging to know that Indiana is stepping up to help Texas protect itself, especially as the federal government continues the status quo of maintaining an open border,” said State Rep. Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville).
“This ongoing crisis has only continued to grow thanks to the inaction of our federal government and the Biden Administration. I’m fully in support of Governor Holcomb sending a strong message that Indiana is willing to step up in times of crisis – and that’s exactly what Texas is facing. Every state should be concerned about the waves of illegal immigrants and drugs getting in unchecked,” saidState Rep. Tim O’Brien (R-Evansville).
