WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt issued the following press release:
Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) took to the Senate floor to block Democrats' attempt to pass legislation that would grant lawful permanent resident status to Temporary Protected Status (TPS) recipients, allow certain previously removed aliens to apply for permanent residency from abroad, restrict the use of information for immigration enforcement, and make it more difficult for future administrations to end TPS designations. Senator Schmitt argued the legislation would permanently expand a program created for temporary emergencies while placing the interests of foreign nationals ahead of the American people.
Excerpts from Schmitt's remarks as prepared for...