Democrats should prioritize economic concerns over immigration rather than an open border, Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, told Newsmax, expressing relief Saturday over the failure of the recent Senate bipartisan aid package he characterized as disastrous.

“The Democrats aren’t concerned about safety; they ought to be concerned about the cost, economic cost: America cannot be, cannot afford to be, the charity for the world,” Weber told “Saturday Report.”

Weber reflected on his Texas House experience, highlighting the strain on resources, noting the influx of migrants would require funding for education, citing the impact on school districts.

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