Regression and border some security. We welcome everyone to todays hearing entitled how the Crescent City became a sanctuary city. I will recognize myself, i want to make a statement, and the my friends california. I want to introduce the catalyst and then recognize panalists. I will then recognize you individually. As close as though other come to being a judge. Time and again, our nation has witnessed the tragic consequences of this administrations failure to enforce immigration law. Witnessing these tragedies is unsettling enough, but it pales in comparison to the degree of anguish and separation experienced by the families of those victimized. Were not here merely to discuss the failure to enforce the law, it is more disconcerting than that. We are here because the department of justice, supposed to be the chief enforcer of the law, is aiding and abetting local governments and the failure to enforce the law. Toe again, the temptation make a political point has transcended the oblig
I am the anger of a statewide morning show and it is my privilege to be the moderator. Im not just you keep time, but to ensure that each candidate equal time. It is the quality of the discussion that matters. I think you can all agree. Both candidates have spent time preparing for this debate, so its only fair that we allow them to do what they came here to do. We ask this large and supportive crowd to be supported. However, we are here to hear from the candidate. We ask that you refrain from disruptive behavior were anything that might distract from the candidates. They have a limited amount of time to address the issues and questions presented to them, so we want some respectful civility. We ask that you hold your applause until the end of the debate. In order to maximize the amount of time each candidate has to answer the questions. It is time to meet our candidates. [applause] moderator governor Steve Bullock was born and raised in montana. The governor says he is proud of his rec