Ron Johnson: “Over the last 10 years, they've increased the number of…”

“Well, if Acting Director Rowe claiming what happened in West Palm beach was a smashing success, it's kind of hard to think they're going to take it more seriously. By the way, let me quick dispel the notion that they need more resources. Over the last 10 years, they've increased the number of agents by 32%, went from 6,300 to 8,300, 2,000 additional people. Their budget went up 65%, from 2 billion to 3.3 billion. They're part of a agency or department, DHS, $190 billion budget with 240,000 employees who they can detail to, you know, take care of the surgeons in terms of protection.” (05:12–05:21)

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