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Gabe Vasquez: “That extra $46.5 billion that goes to DHS for securing our…”

Featuring: Gabe Vasquez, Democratic | U.S. House, New Mexico, District 2

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And although my amendment will likely be voted down, let's just think about the billions versus the millions of dollars that I'm proposing to save on border security and have this discussion. But until then, That extra $46.5 billion that goes to DHS for securing our border should stay in DHS and shouldn't be robbed from our servicemen and women. Thank you gentleman. Yields back Any other members seek recognition on the Fallon amendment? There's no further debate. The question occurs on the amendment offered by Mr. Fallon. (09:53–10:02)

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Asserts that $46.5 billion allocated to DHS for border security should not be diverted from military personnel.

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