But it does demonstrate how out of touch and how extreme the Democrats have become in their opposition to common sense measures that protect public safety. It's inexcusable to have the Department of Homeland Security, the very agency whose duty it is to protect and defend the homeland, shut down amidst all this chaos. At a time when global tensions are rising and the threat landscape is even more perilous. We can't afford to play politics with the safety and security of the American people. (12:23–12:35)
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Asserts that the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security is inexcusable.
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