Because the shoe is entirely on the other foot. Democrats, through their stubborn refusal to seriously engage in bipartisan negotiations and their ultimate refusal to fund law enforcement at all, Democrats have forced us into a position where the only way we can fund law enforcement and border security is through reconciliation. Mr. President, a big priority of mine when I became leader was conducting appropriations through regular order. (00:47–01:04)
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Asserts that Democrats' actions have necessitated using reconciliation to fund law enforcement and border security.
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