House Intelligence Committee Ranking Member Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT) stated that the number of known and suspected terrorists crossing the southern border who are actual threats is pretty small. Many are Colombians who may have been associated with revolutionary groups. Border security needs improvement but should be discussed truthfully without raising risk in immigrant communities.
Key Points
Small number of known and suspected terrorists crossing the southern border are actual threats
Many are Colombian nationals associated with revolutionary groups
Need for improved border security without raising risk in immigrant communities
Pros
The number of known and suspected terrorists crossing the southern border who are real threats is small.