serves the national interest. you know, we admit a million one each year to permanent residence in america. we are a generous nation, so do not come here illegally. things will not work for you. make your application and wait your time. >> since you brought it up, attorney general, one final question. leaning on your time in the senate, are you concerned that money, if requested, for the border wall that would go in the government funding bill would threaten a shutdown? do you think it's worth it? >> money in the bill for what purpose? i missed that. >> to build the wall. are you concerned -- >> for the wall? >> -- of it threatening -- yeah. >> i think congress will provide the necessary funds and there will be ways to fund this wall, and i believe we've got to do it, and it's a final step to moving from the success we've had so far to a permanent system where we can be proud of and ending the lawlessness. >> mr. attorney general, secretary kelly, thank you so much for your time. >> thank you. >> thank you.