Senate Hearing Exchange between Marco Rubio and Chris Van Hollen on Immigration Policy and Foreign Aid

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Secretary of State Marco Rubio shut down criticisms from Sen. Chris Van Hollen during a Senate hearing, emphasizing the need for immigration policy based on national interest and merit. Rubio highlighted the importance of prioritizing who is allowed into the U.S. and criticized wasteful spending on foreign aid programs.

Key Points

  • Immigration policy should prioritize those easier to vet and who contribute to society
  • Criticism of current immigration system primarily based on family connection rather than merit
  • Rubio highlights wasteful spending on foreign aid programs

Pros

  • Emphasizing the need for immigration policy based on national interest
  • Highlighting the importance of prioritizing who is allowed into the U.S.
  • Criticism of wasteful spending on foreign aid programs

Cons

  • Contentious exchange between Rubio and Van Hollen