So I oppose the amendment and yield back. Gentleman yields back. The gentlelady from California, Ms. Jacobs is recognized. Thank you Mr. Chairman. Colleagues, This amendment would grant the Pentagon open-ended authority to hire troops and private military contractors for routine border enforcement. blurring the bright line between national defense and domestic policing. Our armed forces exist to deter foreign Adversaries not to police immigration checkpoints. (02:43–02:55)
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Asserts that the amendment allows the Pentagon to hire military personnel and contractors for border enforcement.
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