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John Cornyn: “The money that's necessary to reestablish deterrence to help…”

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

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Senator John Cornyn Advocates for the 'Big Beautiful Bill' Amidst Democratic Criticism

Published | Video Starts at 07:35

… Customs Enforcement agents and more money for detention facilities so that there are real consequences associated with coming into our country illegally. And then as I mentioned a moment ago, The money that's necessary to reestablish deterrence to help our military, that is in this bill as well. And the answer of our Democratic colleagues is no, we don't think we should do anything to secure the border, to defend the nation, or to prevent a multi trillion dollar tax increase along with the devastating economic consequences of hardworking Texas and American families. (07:35–07:45)

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