Harris vows tougher approach on migration, supports weapons for Israel
Kamala Harris vowed a tougher approach to migration along the U.S. southern border and said she would not withhold weapons to Israel, in her first interview with a major news organization since becoming the Democratic nominee for president.
Harris' interview with CNN anchor Dana Bash reflected an effort to show she is in command of the issues and give Americans a sense of her policy positions with little more than two months until Election Day on Nov. 5.
Harris said she would renew a push for comprehensive border legislation that would tighten migration into the United States and vowed to «enforce our laws» against border crossings.
«We have laws that have to be followed and enforced, that address and deal with people who cross our border illegally, and there should be consequence,» she said.
She also hewed closely to President Joe Biden's strong support of Israel and rejected calls from some in the Democratic Party that Washington should rethink sending weapons to Israel because of the heavy Palestinian death toll in Gaza.
She said she supports a strong Israel but «we must get a deal done» to get a ceasefire in the Gaza conflict.
«No, we have to get a (ceasefire and hostage) deal done,» Harris said when asked if she would withhold weapons to Israel.
Since becoming the Democratic candidate for president last month, Harris has surged in the polls, brought in hundreds of millions of dollars in campaign donations, and had a series of forceful campaign speeches.
Some critics suggested she might be less polished
