Rep. Andy Biggs on Immigration, Farm Labor, and Biden's Doctor Deposition

Immigration and Farm Labor Policy

• 🚫 Congressman Biggs strongly opposes amnesty for undocumented immigrants, arguing it undermines the rule of law and fairness to those who immigrate legally.
• 💡 He suggests that a scarcity of labor is due to massive welfare programs disincentivizing work, rather than a lack of available American workers.
• 🚜 The H2A visa program is mentioned as a mechanism for farmers to obtain qualified workers, though it currently fills only about 20% of the nation's farm labor needs.
• 📈 Biggs contends that providing cheap labor discourages automation and innovation in the agricultural sector.

Legal and Ethical Considerations of Immigration

• ⚖️ Granting dispensation to individuals who have violated criminal law by entering the country illegally is seen as inequitable to those who spend significant time and money to immigrate legally.
• ⚠️ The congressman emphasizes that violating immigration laws is a criminal offense, and leniency sets a problematic precedent.

Deposition of Biden's Doctor

• 🏛️ Dr. Biden is attempting to delay his appearance before the House Oversight Committee regarding the autopen scandal.
• 🚫 Biggs asserts that there is no immunity for the doctor and that he must testify or face contempt of Congress charges.
• 🎤 The doctor's options are to