They tried to make it controversial to say that border security is national security, but that is of course absurd. Border security is national security and we are prioritizing it accordingly. Since January 20, at the direction of President Trump, the Department of War has made it a top priority to defend our nation's borders. to get 100% operational control of that border. We did so by surging forces where our troops partner with DHS and CBP to seal the border. (20:40–20:48)
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Asserts that border defense has been a top priority under Trump's direction since January 20.
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