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John Cornyn: “The current budget request, which is, as you pointed out…”

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

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Senator John Cornyn Questions State Department Staffing and Budget with Unnamed Official

Published | Video Starts at 01:36

Yes. At the State Department. So do you think, in your opinion and Secretary Rubio's opinion, can you all do the job with The current budget request, which is, as you pointed out, 48% below last year's fiscal year request. Yes, we do. And how in the world can you do that? Well, I think we are looking at some of the key functions that the Department does and ensuring that our diplomatic functions are continuing. (01:36–01:45)

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