SC New York News

U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) has extended an invitation to Governor Hochul to discuss border security and sanctuary state policies while she is in Washington, DC for the State of the Union address. In a statement, Rep. Molinaro emphasized the need for collaboration in addressing the ongoing border crisis and its impact on New York residents.

Referring to Governor Hochul's proposed solution to the border crisis, Rep. Molinaro highlighted the differences in their approaches, stating, "Right now, Governor Hochul’s supposed silver bullet to the border crisis is a bill that has not even passed Chuck Schumer’s Senate." He further noted his proactive stance on the issue, mentioning, "In the House, I’ve taken action, voting 12 months ago to pass a comprehensive border security and immigration bill."

Expressing a desire to move beyond rhetoric and find common ground, Rep. Molinaro urged Governor Hochul to engage in meaningful dialogue, stating, "In the interest of actually finding common ground and solving this problem, I’d welcome Governor Hochul to meet with me today while she’s here in DC for the State of the Union." He also highlighted Governor Hochul's influential position within the Democratic Party, calling on her to advocate for executive action on border closure and the repeal of New York's sanctuary laws.

In closing, Rep. Molinaro extended a direct invitation to Governor Hochul, stating, "Governor Hochul: call my office at (202) 225-5441 and let’s meet today." The invitation underscores the congressman's commitment to fostering collaboration and addressing key immigration and security issues facing New York and the nation.