The White House opened Wednesday’s press briefing with an admonition: Republicans carry the blame for the border crisis.

“For years, Republicans have refused to heed the president’s request for action on much-needed funding for border security,” press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said as part of a lengthy opening statement. “Without exception, House Republicans have tried to stop the president from delivering the resources we need at the border.”

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