Henry Cuellar: “The numbers [of border crossings] have gone down by 96%.”

“I believe in strong border security, but it's got to be more than fiscal barriers, especially to the border communities where we've had historical lows. I think The numbers [of border crossings] have gone down by 96%. And I congratulate all of y'. All. I did not support open borders, and I do not support open borders. But again, we got to have the right measures at the border.” (03:22–03:26)

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