McCaul Defends Vote to Fund Government Without Border Wall, Argues Republicans Need More Time on Security
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Fox News host Maria Bartiromo questioned Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX) on why he voted to fund the government without increased border security.
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McCaul responded that not funding the government would have jeopardized military readiness at a dangerous time and not paid border patrol agents.
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McCaul said Bartiromo's suggestion that he "kicked the can down the road" by funding the government was "insulting."
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McCaul argued Republicans need more time, about a month, to "get this right" in terms of border security funding.
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Bartiromo did not argue with McCaul further, replying "Fair point, Mr. Chairman."