they don't have the authority. but for 37 miles on the gold water range in arizona, where they could build some fencing. that's it. that's the only authority the defense department has and they never sent over a request to do so, last i checked. he said the defense department will build it, which he can't. he said mexico will pay for it. he says a lot of things that simple areny aren't factual and no sense. >> congressman, i remember when you announced your retirement you said frustration with the president was one reason, one of many reasons, for you to retire. as you're sitting here today, are you having second thoughts? >> i guess i could say, not my problem today. but on a serious note, it is a big problem. we're talking about not just a shutdown. it's a crisis in leadership. with the resignation of secretary mattis, with a