Note to the Press – State Reps. Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash) and Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) issued the following statements in response to Gov. Eric Holcomb's decision to deploy the Indiana National Guard to support the ongoing border security mission in Texas. Following the recent direct request from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Holcomb announced he will send 50 Hoosier guardsmen to help the Texas National Guard during a 10-month deployment:
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 9, 2024) – "There is a crisis at our southern border and it's a direct result of an utter failure by the Biden Administration to control the flow of illegal immigration and drugs into this country. It's forcing states, particularly Texas, to step up and fill the leadership void, and protect citizens. That's why I'm in full support of the governor's decision to send the Indiana National Guard down to help them in their mission," said State Rep. Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash).
"I'm proud that Governor Holcomb is sending a strong message that Indiana supports Texas, their sovereignty and their efforts to address the record number of illegal border crossings. Sending some of our dedicated Hoosier guardsmen to help address this national security concern is the right call, especially as the problem continues to negatively affect U.S. taxpayers, law enforcement, government services and more," said State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw).
Click here for a link to the governor's release.
Background: In January, State Reps. Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash) and Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) signed onto a joint letter, along with many of their House colleagues, calling on Gov. Eric Holcomb to send Indiana guardsman to support the Texas border security mission. Click here for a copy of the letter.
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State Rep. Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash) represents House District 50,
which includes all of Huntington County, and portions of Miami, Wabash and Wells counties.
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State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) represents House District 22,
which includes portions of Kosciusko and Wabash counties.
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