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Greg Abbott: “We want to secure the border for the next 40 years.”

Featuring: Greg Abbott, Republican | Governor of Texas

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INTERVIEW Gov. Abbott talks about securing the border, school choice and sports gambling

Published | Video Starts at 05:03

But what we're seeking to do is that we want to do more than just secure the border for the next four years. We want to secure the border for the next 40 years. And so we'll be looking for ways that either the Guard or DPS or state resources will be able to ensure that safety and security for the long term. (05:03–05:06)

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Asserts a long-term goal to secure the Texas border for 40 years.

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