Texas GOP Rep. Slams Trump's Wall: It's 'Unnecessary' And Too Expensive
Source: Talking Points Memo
By CAITLIN MACNEAL Published JANUARY 26, 2017, 8:47 AM EDT
After President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive action ordering the construction of a wall along the United States' border with Mexico, Rep. Will Hurd (R-TX) issued a scathing statement criticizing Trump's order.
"The facts have not changed. Building a wall is the most expensive and least effective way to secure the border," Hurd said in a Wednesday statement. "Each section of the border faces unique geographical, cultural, and technological challenges that would be best addressed with a flexible, sector-by-sector approach that empowers the agents on the ground with the resources they need. A wall may be an effective tool in densely populated areas, but a variety of tools are needed between Brownsville, Texas and San Diego, California."
Hurd, who represents a large swath of the border, noted that it's not possible to build the wall in certain areas along the border.
"The 23rd District of Texas, which I represent, has over 800 miles of the border, more than any other Member of Congress, and it is impossible to build a physical wall in much of its terrain," the congressman said in the statement. "Big Bend National Park and many areas in my district are perfect examples of where a wall is unnecessary and would negatively impact the environment, private property rights, and economy. There is no question that we must secure our border, but we need an intelligence-led approach in order to effectively combat the 19 criminal organizations currently operating in Mexico."
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Wha? 
A Republican who cares about "the environment"?????
IMHO, the real bear here is the "private property rights". THAT is the one thing the GOP hates - "gubmint taking their land" (and probably the real reason for the push back by this guy).
