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John Cornyn: “The Border Patrol had told me...if they lost title 42...they…”

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

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Published | Video Starts at 02:32

How concerned are you about this and what can be done? What should Congress do about this? Well, even before the Biden administration was sworn into office on January 20, 2021, The Border Patrol had told me...if they lost title 42...they would lose control entirely. at least some of what's coming across the border, mainly adult males, they would lose control entirely. As you know, most people who are coming across now are claiming asylum. (02:32–02:49)

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