Senator Chris Murphy argues that President Biden implemented tough new border regulations early on, but the crisis has worsened due to the high number of daily arrivals. He refutes claims that Biden waited too long to address the situation.
Key Points
President Biden introduced an immigration and border reform bill in his first week
The crisis at the border has escalated due to the high number of daily arrivals
Republicans are now willing to negotiate, unlike in the past
Pros
President Biden implemented tough new regulatory regimes at the border early on
Republican willingness to negotiate is a positive change
Cons
The crisis at the border has worsened with daily arrivals of 10,000 people
Criticism that Biden waited too long to visit the southern border