Bloomberg Surveillance: Florida Senator Rick Scott on Border Security
Feb 7, 2024
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Florida Senator Rick Scott discusses the flailing border and Ukraine aid deal, what he wants from a border security bill, and Donald Trump's influence. The challenges faced by Republicans in reaching a consensus on a border security bill, concerns about enforcing immigration laws and securing the border, and the need for a bill that ensures border security are also discussed.
The border security bill being discussed is actually an immigration bill that does not effectively address the issue of securing the border, potentially hindering future Republican presidents from doing so.
There is dysfunction and lack of negotiation in Washington, with secretive negotiations and a rushed timeline for the bill's vote, highlighting the need for open and robust conversations in the Senate to address border security effectively.
Deep dives
Concerns about the bill being an immigration bill rather than a border security bill
According to Senator Rick Scott, the bill being discussed is not focused on border security but rather is an immigration bill. He argues that it does not address the important issue of securing the border, as the Biden administration has shown little interest in doing so. Scott believes the bill lacks provisions to force Biden to secure the border today and expresses concerns that it may prevent future Republican presidents from effectively securing the border.
Dysfunction and lack of negotiation in the political landscape
The overall atmosphere in Washington is one of dysfunction and lack of negotiation, according to Senator Rick Scott. He criticizes the secretive nature of the negotiations and the rushed timeline for the bill's vote. Scott emphasizes the need for open and robust conversations in the Senate, with all ideas being heard and considered. He dismisses the bill as a potential incremental step and reiterates the importance of having a president who takes responsibility for securing the border.
Senator Rick Scott's opposition to the bill and distrust of the Biden administration
Senator Scott strongly opposes the bill, citing his concerns about national security. He expresses the desire for a secure border to prevent threats such as terrorism, drug trafficking, and human trafficking. He accuses the Biden administration of being lawless and claims that passing this bill would not hold them accountable. Scott believes that President Biden has shown no interest in securing the border and questions why the administration fails to enforce existing laws. He also mentions that he regularly speaks with former President Trump but states that Trump has not asked him to oppose the bill.
Republican Senator from Florida Rick Scott discusses the flailing border and Ukraine aid deal, what he wants from a border security bill and Donald Trump's influence. He speaks with Bloomberg Surveillance hosts Jonathan Ferro, Annmarie Hordern and Lisa Abramowicz.