but the president wants more. if we got $5 billion we could do a tremendous chunk of wall. 5billion will buy another 213 miles. unless congress objects. there is no mortal moral defense. so far the white house has not clarified if the new money would be used to replace old fence or replace the existing one. they are likely part of the border security negotiations. think you. our senior reducer for capitol hill. comparing the talks. here is the tweet. this is like going into a diner late at night and they have a sign up that says