Greg Abbott: “Have not yet received a response from the Obama…”

“And it is essential that we have the resources that the states need and that the federal government needs to apply to help protect our safety and well being. Specifically, in response to your question, Have not yet received a response from the Obama administration. But what we expect more than a written response is an effective response in dealing with the border. They need to do two things.” (01:12–01:17)

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