On the recordJune 6, 2026
Why are we doing this bill? We are here today only because Democrats refuse to appropriate a single dollar for our border and immigration law enforcement.
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cbsnews.comWhy are we doing this bill? We are here today only because Democrats refuse to appropriate a single dollar for our border and immigration law enforcement.
Senate Majority Leader discussing the funding bill.
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