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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) released the following statement after voting against H.J.Res. 46 which would terminate the national emergency declaration relating to the U.S.-Mexico border:   “Unfortunately, the situation on our border is a humanitarian, health, and security crisis. By following the same steps as the previous two presidents under the National Emergencies Act, President Trump is within the authority of his office to declare a national emergency, and this is an emergency that is not over. We must not play political games with the safety and security of our fellow Americans,”saidCongressman Brad Wenstrup.   Background: Congressman Wenstrup published a four-part op-ed series on the need for border security: ·Part 1: A secure border is part of the fight against the opioid crisis ·Part 2: Immigration Reform is Not Possible Without A Secure Border ·Part 3: Border Security Is National Security ·Part 4: The Health Implications of an Unsecure Border