And I can't imagine the pain that the families of those victims have experienced for a loss that should not have occurred. So that is true. It is also true that If a border security [bill] had actually been passed nine months ago, it would be nine months that we would have had more border agents at the border. more support for the folks who are working around the clock trying to hold it all together, Madam Vice president, to ensure that no future harm would occur. (05:36–05:47)
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Asserts that passing a border security bill nine months ago would have resulted in more border agents.
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