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On the recordApril 15, 2024
I think this idea of cutting Customs and Border Patrol, creating some slush fund that you guys get to decide on your own how to use, is really contrary to the whole founding principles of us doing a budget here, sending it to you guys, you all have to keep that budget.
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Mike McCaul
Republican · Texas

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Criticizing proposed cuts to Customs and Border Patrol and the creation of discretionary funds.

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