Any govt funding bill must address crisis on US-Mexico border: White House

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Press Trust of India Washington
Last Updated : Jan 09 2019 | 2:30 AM IST

Observing that the United State's border with Mexico is overwhelmed with illegal immigration, gang-violence, crime, drugs and human trafficking, the White House has asserted that any government funding by the Congress must include provisions for a steel barrier along the southern border.

US President Donald Trump has said he will "address the nation" on his demand for a wall along the Mexico border to prevent illegal immigration, the differences over which has resulted in a partial government shutdown for over a fortnight.

Hours before the address, the White House said, "We cannot keep our country safe without adequate funding for border security, including a physical barrier and increased in funding for law enforcement."

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First Published: Jan 09 2019 | 2:30 AM IST

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