John Thune: “If it weren't for Republicans, our nation's borders might…”

“Because let's Be very clear, Mr. President, that is what Democrats have opted for. No. 0 no officers at our nation's borders and no officers to remove dangerous criminal illegal immigrants from our country. If it weren't for Republicans, our nation's borders might currently be thrown wide open to drug traffickers, cartel members, terrorists, criminals, human smugglers and other dangerous individuals. And dangerous criminal illegal aliens could be living freely in our country. That's, Mr. President, what no funding for border security and immigration enforcement means. And I can't emphasize that enough, Mr. President.” (02:22–02:38)

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