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John Cornyn: “Governor Abbott has asked Congress to reimburse Texas for…”

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John Cornyn Details Texas' 'Financial Burden' From Biden's 'Abject Failure' To Secure Border

Published January 28, 2025 | Video Starts at 13:58

So Texas has been stuck with the check for the Biden Harris failed policies, and that's wrong. Governor Abbott has asked Congress to reimburse Texas for its costs that should have been incurred by the federal government. in the first instance. I support this request. And along with our state delegation, we are going to fight to get Texas taxpayers the money they rightfully owed. (13:58–14:07)

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Asserts that Governor Abbott requested Congress to reimburse Texas for border security costs.

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“Border security is not normally a state function because this is an international border, which means it is a federal responsibility.”
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