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Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) issued a statement in response to Rep. Delia Ramirez’s recent comments in Mexico City, where she described herself as “a proud Guatemalan before an American.” 

“It is deeply troubling to see a sitting member of Congress who serves on the House Homeland Security Committee, a committee dedicated to protecting our homeland, openly profess allegiance to a foreign country,” said Grothman. “While Rep. Ramirez was not born in Guatemala, and has never represented it in any official capacity, she continues to invoke her Guatemalan heritage in a way that raises questions about where her priorities lie. She was elected to represent the people of Illinois and the interests of the United States, not Guatemala.  “Ironically, Rep. Ramirez described herself as being from both Guatemala and Chicago. The founders of our republic understood the dangers of divided loyalties. As Alexander Hamilton warned, the survival of the nation depends on unity of purpose and loyalty; a divided heart is a liability to the safety and stability of the republic. 

“Based on her own words, Rep. Ramirez appears to lack respect for the Constitution and the principles that bind our nation. We must ensure that those who immigrate to this country fully embrace and uphold American values, including loyalty to the Constitution and the rule of law. 

“This also underscores a broader issue that has long plagued our immigration system. For decades, the United States has admitted large numbers of both legal and illegal immigrants without sufficient regard for whether they are willing to fully assimilate and embrace a shared American identity. 

“It is unacceptable for individuals to carry the identities and political interests of other nations into the halls of Congress, particularly when our own country is already so divided. When lawmakers elevate ethnic allegiance above their sworn duty to America, they undermine the very foundations of our republic. Citizenship is more than a legal status; it is a commitment to the United States, to the American people, and our principles. Without shared allegiance and a common national purpose, our identity is at risk - and with it, the security of our nation itself.” 

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U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) serves the people of Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives