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John Cornyn: “The federal government created this crisis, and it's up to…”

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

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

Published | Video Starts at 16:34

… Governor Abbott to reimburse Texas for its expenses that it never should have had to spend and make if President Biden and the federal government had simply done its job. The federal government created this crisis, and it's up to the federal government to pay the tab. Mr. President, I yield the floor. I would note the absence of qualm. Clerk, call the roll. (16:34–16:43)

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Asserts that the federal government is responsible for the border crisis and should cover related costs.

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