We spent, over the last decade, a quarter-of-a-trillion dollars to strengthen our border with Mexico.
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Senator Carper highlights the significant spending on border security compared to addressing root causes.
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I ask unanimous consent that privileges of the floor be granted to the following member of my staff, Kelly Powers, during the pendency of today, July 25, 2024. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
could I have another minute or 2 to make some personal comments, if I could? I had the privilege of serving as Governor before I came to serve 24 years ago as a Senator. Before I was a Governor, I was a Congressman for some 10 years. One…
To have vacancies that may be not just months, but in some cases years to that have been filled, that justice delayed is justice denied.
We will do it again. Maybe the next time we will actually make it to Columbia.





