responsibility to protect migrants. >> i had a fellow tell me a few years ago he said, well if that's what the church teaches i don't want to be a catholic. i said, well, that is what the church teaches. if you were that poor guy trying to help his family survive, what do you think you'd be doing? if you had the balls you'd be doing what he's doing. >> reporter: with more apprehensions here in the rio grande valley than anywhere else along the border, customs and border protection is constantly on the lookout. >> border patrol helicopter went overhead. that must be a unique position to be in with members of the congregation -- >> oh, yeah. you can imagine there are people who live in fear already of the border patrol. look at those guys. you think they're looking at us? it's only me. >> and they're right here. right behind the church. >> yeah. they're everywhere. >> reporter: border patrol agents along with local law enforcement were here with president trump on january the 10th. like many of his trips to the border, it was quick. a photo op, a listening session. the sheriff of hidalgo county had a blunt assessment of the visit. >> he didn't meet with me.