Let's start with where we were. Secretary Noem, when you walked into dhs, what was the state of operational control at the southern border that you inherited? There was no operational control. [Border Patrol agents and federal officers] were being forced to help facilitate the invasion of dangerous criminals and aliens into our country. Were daily encounters at or near historic highs? Yes, they absolutely were at high historic highs. The worst we've ever seen. (02:19–02:32)
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Asserts lack of operational control at the southern border and forced facilitation of illegal entry.
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