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John Cornyn: “During the entire month of January, there were less than…”

Featuring: John Cornyn, Republican | U.S. Senate, Texas

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Cornyn Previews President Trump’s Joint Address, Highlights Border Wins.

Published | Video Starts at 12:01

Well, one of the most important consequences of President Trump's election on November 5 was we are now reestablishing border security and the people of this great country are safer for it. During the entire month of January, there were less than 1,500 apprehensions a day, a nearly 40% decline from December of last year. And just one week ago, Customs and Border Protection hit a 15 year low of only 200 encounters in one day at the southern border. (12:01–12:11)

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Asserts that daily apprehensions in January were less than 1,500, a 40% decline from December.

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