WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt issued the following press release:
Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) took to the Senate floor to lay out a plan to stop illegal immigration into our country, permanently secure the border, defend American citizenship, and restore immigration enforcement.
Senator Schmitt's proposed framework relies on four central planks: (1) permanently ending sanctuary cities; (2) enhancing penalties for illegal entry and re-entry; (3) protecting our law enforcement; (4) dismantling rogue non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
Read key excerpts from Senator Schmitt's remarks, as prepared for delivery:
"There are two visions competing for the future of this country.
One vision holds that immigration law s...