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Tom Cole: “They're not getting more money through the appropriation.”

Featuring: Tom Cole, Republican | U.S. House Oklahoma, 4th Congressional District

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'Who Profits?': Joe Neguse Grills Tom Cole On Bill To Appropriate $10.3 Billion For ICE

Published | Video Starts at 06:46

Yes and no. Because when you say appropriate, that's not an increase, that's a flat. So I mean well. But I think that's an important distinction. They're not getting more money through the appropriation. You are appropriating $10.3 billion. That's correct. Okay, so that's correct. Can I add one other thing, if I may ask a question? Thank you. Well, I haven't asked a question. (06:46–06:50)

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Asserts that the appropriation for ICE is flat, not an increase.

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