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On the recordJune 1, 2011
Again, I want to thank the gentleman from Texas. I want to thank the chairman and the ranking member for the work that they have done for border security. Again, both Mr. McCaul and I feel that we ought to add a little bit more help to the local sheriffs and the police that get this assistance. One of the things that we've seen is, of course, making sure that we don't have that spillover coming in from the Republic of Mexico. And by giving this assistance, whether it's the sheriff down there in Brownsville or going all the way up to El Paso, it's something that's needed, and I certainly support my friend to make sure we increase the funding for Stonegarden by the amount he has asked for. Again, thank you for your leadership, and again, thank you to the chairman and ranking member for the work they have done on border security. Mr. McCAUL. I yield back the balance of my time. Point of Order
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Henry Cuellar
Democratic · Texas

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