Ted Cruz: “Texas has put in a request for 11 billion of that…”

“Look, it was important that in the White House's request. They laid out a request for $175 billion directed to Border security. And within that, that money was $15 billion directly allocated to reimbursing states. Texas has put in a request for 11 billion of that [reimbursement fund]. It has by far the biggest share. And I think that's right. That the taxpayers of Texas should not bear the burden of what should be and is a national responsibility.” (02:54–02:58)

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