Sens. Leahy, Durbin, Schatz Issue Statement on Military Funds Diverted for Border Wall
September 03, 2019
September 03, 2019
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Patrick J. Leahy, D-Vermont, issued the following joint statement with Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, and Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, on President Trump diverting military funds to build the U.S.-Mexico border wall.:
"Military construction projects are carefully scrutinized by Congress.
"We work with the military services to validate and review these projects thoroughly.
"It is vital that we balance their operat . . .
"Military construction projects are carefully scrutinized by Congress.
"We work with the military services to validate and review these projects thoroughly.
"It is vital that we balance their operat . . .