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Mike Johnson: “We will start by defending our nation's borders. That's the…”

Featuring: Mike Johnson, Republican | Speaker of the United States House of Representatives | National

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Mike Johnson addresses House of Representatives after winning speaker bid

Published | Video Starts at 08:25

Because it was a big mistake. To that end, this Congress will renounce the status quo, and we will listen to the voices of the people. We will act quickly. And We will start by defending our nation's borders. That's the number one priority. Yes. In coordination with President Trump, this Congress will give our border and immigration enforcement agents the resources that they need to do their job. We will secure the border. (08:25–08:31)

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