But let me make clear that Texas has tried to address this problem in the past few years. We've devoted $400 million to address the problem, as well as create what We call the Ranger Recon program, which is a program that combines Texas Rangers, which are elite forces of the Texas Department of Public Safety, as well as members of the Texas Department of Public Safety, working in collaboration with local authorities. where we have boots on the ground working to address the gang and cartel insurgency. But again, we're outmanned and outgunned. That's why we're trying to contact the Obama administration. (04:07–04:23)
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