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GOP Rep. Mike Lawler says Congress will take 'necessary action' if Iran war drags on: Full interview

Published April 5, 2026 | Video Starts at 09:36

You cannot defund critical elements of our homeland security. And so we are going to go through this process and not only fund the other components of the department, but We are going to ensure that ICE and Customs and Border Patrol are fully funded. That is what the House and Senate Republican leadership are going to put forth as we come back. All right. Well, we'll see how it all unfolds when Congress does come back. (09:36–09:41)

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GOP Rep. Mike Lawler says Congress will take 'necessary action' if Iran war drags on: Full interview | Uploaded April 5, 2026 | 08:06-08:12
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