During a campaign stop in Los Angeles, California, 2020 Democrat hopeful Joe Biden weighed in on a touchy subject matter which may ruffle some feathers.
According to the former vice president, the United States of America is “obligated” to provide healthcare to individuals who illegally sneak into the country.
Why is Healthcare an Obligation for Illegal Immigrants?
The subject matter came up after a question from the press. In essence, Biden faced an inquiry regarding whether or not illegal immigrants deserve access to Medicare or Medicaid. Of course, Biden’s answer did not stray from the mainstream Democrat position on this matter.
In Biden’s own words:
“I think that anyone who is in a situation where they are in need of health care, regardless of whether they are documented or undocumented, we have an obligation to see that they are cared for.”
The former vice president then proceeded to defend his position on why illegal immigrants deserve healthcare.
“By the way, a significant portion of undocumented folks in this country are there because they overstayed their visas. “It’s not people breaking down gates coming across the border, so the biggest thing we’ve got to do on this thing is tone down the rhetoric. We know why it’s happening. It’s to create fear and concern.”
