By Congressman Mike Simpson
Dear Friend,
First and foremost, thanks to the thousands of Idahoans who joined me earlier this week for a live telephone town hall! I appreciated many of you taking the time. It bears repeating: these telephone town halls are helpful for me – I get to hear directly from YOU and listen to your concerns.
As I’m sure many of you have seen the news, it was a busy week back in DC. I commend President Trump for taking decisive action against a regime responsible for decades of terror. Make no mistake, as the world’s number one sponsor of terror, Iran is no friend to the United States or our allies.
This week, the House passed a resolution reaffirming that Iran remains the largest state sponsor of terrorism. Iran’s “Death to America” regime and its terrorist proxies have killed more Americans than any other terrorist regime. Let me reiterate this point: under the Biden-Harris administration, the southern border was wide open. We KNOW that terrorists are in this country. More than 350 individuals on the terrorist watch list crossed the border under the previous administration. We have no idea where all of these individuals are, nor do we know where the millions of illegal aliens are in this country that crossed the border during the same timeframe. My question for you is: Do you think it’s really that smart to withhold DHS funding, which protects and serves the American people? I sure don’t.
Protecting Our Homeland
During a time of evolving threats, national security risks, and catastrophic winter storms, now is not the time for partisan games – like keeping the Department of Homeland Security shut down.
The majority of Democrats have repeatedly voted against DHS funding.
- On January 22nd, 206 House Democrats voted against funding DHS
- On February 12th, 47 Senate Democrats voted against advancing this funding
- After three weeks of DHS being shut down, the majority of Democrats voted AGAIN against fully funding DHS.
We must protect our homeland amid heightened threats.
For Idahoans in the Middle East:
Idahoans who need consular assistance can call the U.S. Department of State at +1-202-501-4444 or contact my office here with any additional questions.
Team Simpson is ready to assist.
About Mike Simpson
An Idaho native, Mike Simpson was born in Burley and raised in Blackfoot. His political career began in 1980, when he was elected to the Blackfoot City Council. In 1984, he was elected to the Idaho Legislature where he served until 1998, the last six years serving as Speaker. Mike is currently serving his fourteenth term in the House of Representatives for Idaho’s second congressional district. Visit https://simpson.house.gov/ to learn more or find contact info.
