Henry Cuellar: “They were saying that [Border Patrol and Federal officials]…”

“Let's get more money to our local sheriffs, our police. You know, let's thank the Border Patrol. Instead of attacking the Border Patrol or the Federal officials, which they were doing. They were saying that [Border Patrol and Federal officials] were doing nothing. I take offense that they're attacking our men and women that are doing a good job on the border. Hidalgo or Cameroon and Bronzeville. Esco Mercier, kestamos and una sona de garano.” (02:17–02:20)

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