Senator Tim Scott Statement on Immigration Reform

Washington – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) issued the following statement after voting ‘no’ on S.744, the Senate’s immigration proposal:

“There’s no question our immigration system is broken and needs to be fixed, beginning with securing our border before moving forward with other aspects of reform. Unfortunately, the legislation that passed today does not take that necessary step. I believe we can and should tackle immigration reform with targeted, responsible efforts that secure the border, enforce existing laws, and create a workable, efficient system for future immigrants. I am hopeful that we will arrive at a more focused final product that fixes our immigration challenges and finally addresses the realities along our border.”