John Cornyn: “He's the first president to [take the threat posed by the…”

“I think he's within his authority, so I'm not concerned about that. I am glad that the President is stepping up and taking the threat posed by the cartels in Mexico and South America seriously. He's the first president to [take the threat posed by the cartels in Mexico and South America seriously], to my knowledge. And I support that effort, Senator. We always appreciate the time. Thank you so much. You bet. Good to be with you. Thanks.” (12:56)

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