The Vice President recently addressed significant strides in American manufacturing and national security, highlighting the renewed efforts to bring shipbuilding back to domestic soil and tighten border control. These remarks come as the administration continues to focus on key issues impacting national security and economic stability.
Reviving American Shipbuilding
In a recent visit to South Texas, the Vice President highlighted the groundbreaking of the new $3.2 billion Port Alpha shipyard by Geronic. This development is a vital component of the broader strategy to diminish reliance on foreign countries for industrial and defense needs. The Vice President noted, "We've depended far too long — for 40 years — on other countries on our pharmaceutical supply chain, on our ship supply chain, the weapons that our troops use. We became too reliant on other countries to make our stuff." This shipyard, which will be one of the largest and most technologically advanced in the world, is expected to bolster American capabilities significantly.
The Vice President emphasized the strategic importance of improving shipbuilding technology, which she described as critical for delivering real capabilities to America's war fighters swiftly. This initiative comes amid active military engagements, exemplified by the use of autonomous drone boats, which have already demonstrated their utility in the Strait of Hormuz by rescuing downed Apache pilots and engaging in offensive operations. The Vice President expressed support for autonomous ships, noting, "autonomous ships is a great idea because you can go in and do the job of a sailor at a very high degree of skill, but without endangering Americans in the process."
Border Security Achievements
The Vice President also highlighted significant progress in tightening border security, revealing that not a single illegal immigrant has been released at the U.S. border in the past 16 months. She stated, "Meanwhile, we're doing something simple, we're stopping violent criminals and backing the blue." These efforts have had a profound impact on public safety, particularly evidenced by a dramatic reduction in fentanyl-related fatalities, which decreased by nearly 50% just six months after the President's inauguration.
Such measures have been instrumental in controlling the flow of drugs from Mexican cartels, leading to a notable decrease in violent crime across the nation. The Vice President remarked with pride that the murder rate has dropped to its lowest point in 126 years. These accomplishments highlight the administration's commitment to safeguarding American communities and offering hope to those dealing with addiction through effective border policies.
Economic Growth and Infrastructure Investment
The Vice President's agenda also focused on the resurgence of industrial investment and economic growth in the United States. She highlighted the recent construction boom and the infusion of trillions of dollars in new investment. A key highlight is the establishment of a new shipyard in Brownsfield, which marks the first such development in about 80 years, aligning with the President's agenda to reindustrialize the nation. As she explained, "this stuff takes time you know manufacturing isn't computer programming you can't flip a switch and then all of a sudden there's a product it takes years of capital investment of building but we're 18 months in man we're seeing a real construction boom."
The Vice President's discussions highlight a significant pivot towards reinforcing America's industrial base and strengthening national security, aligning with the administration's America First principles. These efforts reflect a forward-looking approach to economic and national defense issues, bringing jobs back home and ensuring the safety and prosperity of American citizens.
