VP Pence to ICE, CBP: ‘You Embody the Best of America’

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PENCE: "Working with members of Congress, this President has enacted the largest increase in border security funding in nearly 10 years. He’s increased funding for ICE and CBP by nearly $3 billion, and we’ve already started to build that wall on the southern border. As we speak, President Trump is working with the Congress to provide additional funding and to close dangerous loopholes that too often served as a magnet of vulnerable families, drawing them to our southern border. As President Trump will again make clear today, in this White House, we are with you. We will never stop fighting to give you the resources and respect that you deserve. So to the heroes of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and Customs and Border Protection, you have our support and our gratitude. You embody the best of America and you inspire the American people every day. As you continue your courageous service, know also, not only do you have our support and gratitude, but you have our prayers. And I know the prayers of the American people that as you secure our borders and enforce our laws, we will continue to pray that no harm will ever overtake you, that He will guard you and all your ways. With your continued dedication and service, with the support of these members of Congress, with leaders at the state and local level, and with President Donald Trump in the White House, I know we will make America safe again and we will have all of you to thank. So thank you, God bless you. And God bless America."