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John Thune: “Democrats refused to provide a single dollar for the men and…”

Featuring: John Thune, Republican | Senate Majority Leader, South Dakota

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Published | Video Starts at 02:33

I mean complete and total defunding. My Democrat colleagues refused to provide a single dollar for the men and women who protect our borders. They refuse Democrats refused to provide a single dollar for the men and women who take dangerous criminal, illegal aliens off of our streets. And I want you to think about that for just a minute, Mr. President. My Democrat colleagues apparently believe that there should be no physical presence at our borders and no law enforcement officers to deport dangerous criminals who have entered our country illegally. (02:33–02:41)

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Claims that Democrats did not allocate any funding for immigration enforcement officers.

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