Gallego Statement on Secretary Noem’s Save Act Press Conference in Arizona

ARIZONA –Today,Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ)released the following statement following Homeland SecuritySecretary Kristi Noem’s press conference in Arizonaon election security:
“If the Trump Administration wants to talk election integrity, let’s talk about January 6th. Let’s talk about how the President of the United States called the Governor of Arizona to order him to hand over the election he squarely lost. Let’s talk about the Big Lie and the fact that Donald Trump will discard your vote if it’s not for him.
“Republicans have 0 legs to stand on.
“I am willing to work with them on election integrity if they come from a place of good faith. I agree that noncitizens should never be voting in our elections.
“If theSAVE Actis designed to protect our elections, we must make sure it does not limit the ability for citizens to exercise their right to vote. Americans should not have to pay extra money or drive 4 to 5 hours away to make their voices heard. Many Arizonans do not want the hassle of sending in a photocopy of their ID with each mail-in ballot.
“The right to vote is sacred in this country—and I will not vote for anything that threatens it.
“Do not fall for their frenzy. Do not forget who tried to rob you of your God-given right.
“When I became a Marine, I swore an oath to protect the Constitution. I risked my life in Iraq over and over in defense of our core American values. On January 6th, my commitment was put to the test again. And I won’t stop fighting to defend those rights now.”