exaggerating. this is what's happening down there a clear and present threat to law and order in the states. democratic con gri con dress ma says the border has never been more secure. he accuses officials like perry and haworth of falsely hyping the danger. don't let me put words in your mouth. do you think the border violence is lapping over and making our side of the line apparel? >> geraldo, i have to tell you, i -- i represent currently the safest city in the country which is across the border from mexico. it's not that we aren't concerned about what's going on in juarez and mexico we are. overly hyping were overly ex exaggerating what goes on along the border served no purpose and needs to stop. >> opening statement?