Chairman Graham Statement on Second Reconciliation Bill

Chairman Graham Statement on Second Reconciliation Bill

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, today made this statement in consultation with the White House regarding a second reconciliation bill.

"After consulting with President Trump and his team and Leader Thune, the Senate Budget Committee will expeditiously move toward creating a second budget reconciliation bill.

"The number one priority of the federal government has always been keeping our homeland safe and keeping our enemies at bay over there so they can't hit us here. While federal law enforcement spending represents about only one percent of the federal budget, what these men and women can accomplish with it is incredible.

"The purpose of the second reconciliation bill is to make sure there is adequate funding to secure our homeland and to support our men and women in the military who are fighting so bravely. More funding will mean they can complete the task assigned and keep America safe - which is money well spent. During President Trump's second term, the murder rate marked the largest single-year drop in recorded history and illegal border crossings are at the lowest level since the 1970's. Imagine what will happen when we fully invest in President Trump's public safety mission. I also think we have many opportunities to improve voter integrity through reconciliation.

"President Trump and Leader Thune are right to push for a second reconciliation bill to address the threats we face and keep our elections secure and fair.

"I, along with the great members of the Senate Budget Committee, intend to deliver."

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