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Bryan Steil: “Democrats want an open border.”

Featuring: Bryan Steil, Republican | U.S. House, Wisconsin, District 1

US is entering negotiations with China from a 'POSITION OF STRENGTH,' lawmaker says

Published May 14, 2026 | Video Starts at 07:01

I think we have an opportunity here to get through reconciliation 2.0, make sure that we're securing the border despite the Democrats want an open border. And then I'm all in on working towards a third reconciliation where we can pass legislation without requiring Democrats United States Senator allowing them to hold it up. (07:01–07:09)

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Asserts that Democrats support having an open border.

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