We are re establishing deterrence around the world, but credible deterrence starts at home, like our historic golden dome for America and it starts at our borders. Border security for us and for all of you is national security. So We've served surge troops to our southern border and we'll have 100% operational control of their soon enough. We spent two decades patrolling other borders. It's time to prioritize the defense of our own. We're also increasing security in the Western hemisphere, taking back the Panama Canal from malign Chinese influence. (16:23–16:32)
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