To the Editor,
When it comes to the migrant crisis with more than 100,000 asylum seekers coming to NYC, some of our leading elected officials remind me of Sgt. Schultz from the TV sitcom “Hogans Heroes,” who said “I see nothing, nothing.”
Never shy around a microphone or camera, Sens. Charles Schumer, Kirsten Gilllibrand and Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries never held a press conference to hold President Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris (Biden’s appointed border czar) and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas accountable.
It is pure fantasy on their part to continue claiming that the southern border with Mexico is secure. The situation is growing even worse as thousands more are now also illegally crossing our Canadian border to the north. In contrast, NYC Mayor Eric Adams is a profile in courage. He recently said dealing with this will cost NYC $12 billion over the next three years and could have a long-term devastating impact on the Big Apple.
Larry Penner
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