But when we sent our National Guard soldiers to the border during that war zone period, and our soldiers were there, I sent soldiers because they are the best equipped for such a situation. It is a war zone. However, when they got there, Our troops in the past have been hampered by federal restrictions when they've been deployed to the border. I don't want South Dakota soldiers facilitating an invasion. I want them to stand up and to be able to stop it. So we are talking to Texas about what rules of engagement can look like differently. (13:17–13:23)
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