Chairman Green Statement on Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) released the following statement on the announced retirement of U.S. Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz:

“Amid a devastating and historic border crisis created by his boss and President Biden, Chief Ortiz had an impossible job, but one he did with honesty and dedication. The Homeland Security Committee and the American people are grateful for his 32 years of service to this country in the U.S. Border Patrol and for being a crucial voice for our nation’s brave Border Patrol agents.

“It is time for this administration to face the toll its refusal to enforce our nation’s laws takes on the men and women who are charged with defending it.”