In Their Own Words: Democrat Craig On Whether She Would Welcome Migrants As NH Governor

By Michael Graham, NH Journal

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Joyce Craig was interviewed by WMUR’s Adam Sexton about her stance on sanctuary policies and whether, as governor, she would welcome migrants.

Below is a verbatim transcript of Craig’s answers.

SEXTON: If the government or federal government asked you as governor to take in migrants, would you welcome them here?

CRAIG: So again, the bipartisan border security proposal and deal that was proposed last week provided for security of the border, prevention of fentanyl coming into our country and provided a path for those seeking asylum. We need to work with our federal government to ensure that we put forward proposals like that that help individuals and secure our borders.

SEXTON: But as part of that process, would you welcome migrants here?

CRAIG: Okay. So again, I would work with the federal government to ensure that they understand what’s happening in our state and make sure that we are passing proposals at the federal level, that this is where this is happening. They understand what’s happening in our state and we’re securing our borders

SEXTON: Under a Governor. Craig, would this be a sanctuary state?

CRAIG: So again, Adam, we need to work with our federal government. And just last week there was a bill proposed to protect our borders, to provide funding for staff to protect our borders, to ensure that fentanyl is not coming into our country, and to provide a pathway for those seeking asylum. And I would work with our federal delegation to ensure that a proposal like that would pass.

We need to make sure that we are protecting our communities and providing security along the borders. I have always worked with law enforcement here in the city of Manchester and would do the same thing as governor. Make sure they have the resources that they need to ensure that our communities are safe.

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