SESSIONS: Children being separated from their families is heart wrenching but we need to uphold our rule of law and put an end to illegal immigration.

We need to address this situation with compassion and thoughtfulness but must make every effort to close the loopholes that criminal illegal aliens are taking advantage of. Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON D.C.  I firmly believe we need to uphold our rule of law and put an end to illegal immigration. Theres no question that the thought of children being separated from their families is heart wrenching" said Cong. Pete Sessions Chairman of the House Committee on Rules announcing his co-sponsorship of a bill to address family separation at the border.

But while a legislative solution is important we also need to get answers to better understand the process and protocol and better protect the children from criminals who have subjected them to human trafficking and other horrific practices.

We must make every effort to close the loopholes that criminal illegal aliens are taking advantage of and we also need to address this situation with compassion and thoughtfulness said Sessions.

This piece of legislation does exactly that. It codifies a policy that weeds out the thugs who are exploiting the system and ensures legitimate families stay together.

• To learn more about H.R. 6134 the Equal Protection of Unaccompanied Minors Act click here.