Kristi Noem: “It is clear that we cannot rely on the federal government to…”

“And I am proud to support what Texas is doing to defend itself, Because I realize the consequences of what will happen if they don't. You need to know the facts. It is clear that we cannot rely on the federal government to uphold the law and to secure our border. The cartels are here in South Dakota already, and they're perpetuating violence and criminal activity on a daily basis on South Dakota families. They are killing our children with their drugs and with their trafficking.” (14:49–14:55)

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