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GZERO World with Ian Bremmer

Border disorder: Why Capitol Hill lawmakers disagree on the US immigration crisis

Feb 10, 2024
The podcast discusses the US immigration crisis at the border, with both Republicans and Democrats acknowledging it as a crisis. It explores the reasons behind the crisis, the challenges in passing a bipartisan bill, and the urgent need for immigration reform. The speakers highlight the importance of protecting democracy and address national security risks related to the border issue. They also discuss the broken immigration system, backlog of court cases, and the need for better deterrence of cartels and improved asylum standards.
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  • Protecting democracy should be prioritized over the crisis at the border.
  • Reforming the border requires stricter asylum processes and closing loopholes to deter cartels.

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The Importance of Protecting Democracy

The podcast episode emphasizes the significance of protecting democracy and highlights that while there are valid criticisms of the current processes at the border, losing democracy would hinder the capacity to address any other issues. The speaker believes that the protection of democracy is of utmost importance, even over the crisis at the border.

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