attorney general, instead of attacking police chief jeri williams and her officers for risking their lives and keeping arizona streets safe during civil unrest, your time would be better spent protecting the federal courthouses in portland, seattle and san francisco. do your job. [applause] when we need them, arizona law enforcement is there. no matter the circumstance. no complaints. no virtual work. some of our state troopers are here with us today. join me in showing our appreciation for their selfless service. [applause] [applause] when it comes to building a budget, public safety will always be at the top of our list. and this year we have a record surplus. so our budget proposes making our state troopers in arizona the highest paid law enforcement professionals in the state. i know you agree. they've earned it. [applause] they have earned it. and we're going to be leaning on their dedication more than ever. our southern border has never been more deadly or more dangerous. meanwhile, the white house and congress have decided to turn a blind eye. this is a national crisis and it