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On the recordMarch 20, 2026
I don't think our friend from New Mexico will be shocked to hear me say that I am not going to be taking his advice. I know he is very concerned about Republicans in the next elections and our ability to maintain our majority in both houses. So he will have to forgive me for not taking his advice. What I have a hard time understanding--and the argument that our colleague is making--is they are willing to fund everything at the Department of Homeland Security except the people who enforce our immigration laws.
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas
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Discussing funding for the Department of Homeland Security and immigration law enforcement.

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