But what's the state supposed to do if the federal government says, we don't care about the law, not going to enforce it, it's up to you? Well, Governor Abbott and the Texas legislature stepped up, and they spent roughly $11.1 billion to fill the gap that should have been filled by the federal government. And for that reason, I am insisting that Congress fulfill Governor Abbott's request to be reimbursed the $11.1 billion that the state, that state taxpayers had to spend that rightfully … (08:59–09:12)
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Asserts that Texas spent $11.1 billion on border security due to federal inaction.
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