Kamala Harris and Tim Walz CNN interview (part 2): Israel-Hamas war

another issue. Big one is immigration. As vice president, you were task addressing the root causes of mi in southern countries and northern part of Central Ame The northern part, a of, of Central America that deals with that affects the southern border of the U.S. during the Biden-Harris administ there were record numbers of illegal border crossings. Why did the Biden-Harris adminis wait three and a half years to implement sweeping asylum restrictions? Well, first of all, the root causes work that I did as vice president that I was asked to do by the president has actually resul in a number of benefits, including historic investments by American businesses in that r the number of, immigrants coming from that region has actually reduced since we began that work. But I will say this, that Joe Biden and I and our administ worked with members of the United States Congress on an immigration, issu that is very significant to the American people and to our security, which is th And through bipartisan work, including some of the most conservative members of the United States Congress. A bill was crafted which we supp which I support. And Donald Trump got word of thi that would have contributed to securing our border. And because he believes that it would not have helped hi politically. He told his folks in Congress, don't put it forward. He killed the bill. A border security bill that would have put 1500 more agents on the border. Let me tell you something. The Border Patrol endorsed the b and I'm sure. And I'm sure in large part because they knew they were working around the clo and 1500 more agents would help That bill would have allowed us to increase seizures of fentanyl Ask any community in America that has been devastated by fent What passing that bill would hav to address their concern and pain that they've experience So you would push that legislati Again? I just want to push it. I will make sure that it comes t and I would sign it. Just one other question about, something that you said in 2019 when you first ran. There was a debate. You raised your hand when asked whether or not, the border should be decriminali Do you still believe that? I believe there should be conseq We have laws that have to be followed and enf that address and deal with people who cross our border illegally, and there should be consequences And let's be clear in this race, I'm the only person who has prosecut transnational criminal organizat who trafficking guns, drugs, and human beings. I'm the only person in this race who actually served a border sta as attorney general to enforce o and I would enforce our laws. As president, going forward, I recognize the problem. Generally speaking, how should v look at some of the changes that you've made? that you explain some up here, in your policy? Is it because you have more experience and you've learned more about the information? Is it because you were running for president in a Democratic primary? And should they feel comfortable and confident that what you're saying now is going to be your policy moving forward? Dana, I think the the the most importa and most significant aspect of m perspective and decisions is my not changed. You mentioned the Green New Deal I have always believed, and I have worked on it, that the climate crisis is real, that it is an urgent matter to which we should apply metrics that include holding ourselves to deadlines around time. We did that with the Inflation Reduction Act. We have set goals for the United States of America and, by extension, the globe, ar when we should meet certain standards for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, as an example. That value has not changed my value around what we need to do to secure our That value is not changed. I spent two terms as the Attorne of California prosecuting transnational criminal organizations. Violations of American laws regarding the passage, the illegal passage of guns, dru and human beings across our bord My values have not changed. So that is the reality of it. And four years of being vice pre I'll tell you, one of the the aspects to your point is traveling the country extensi I mean, I'm here in Georgia. I think somebody told me 17 times since I've been vice president in Georgia alone. I believe it is important to build consensus, and it is important to, to to find a common place of understanding of where we can actually solve problems. On that note. You had a lot of Republican spea at the convention. Will you appoint a Republican to your cabinet? Yes, I would. Anyone else I would. No. No one in particular. Man I got We got 68 days to go with this e so I'm not putting the cart before the horse. But I would I think I think it's really impo I have spent my career inviting diversity of opinion. I think it's important to have people at the table. And when some of the most import decisions are being made that have different views, different exper And I think, it would be to the benefit of the American public to have a member of my cabinet who was a Republican. I want to ask you about your opponent, Donald Trump. I was a little bit surprised. People might be surprised to hea that you have never interacted w Met him face to face. That's going to change soon. But what I want to ask you about is what he said last month. He suggested that you happened to turn black recently for political purposes, questioning a core part of your Yeah. And he's same old, tired playboo Next question please. That's it. That's it. Okay. let's talk about some foreign policy issues that would be on your plate if you become commander in chief President Biden has tried unsucc to end the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. He's been doing it for months an along with you. Would you do anything differentl For example, would you withhold weapons shipments to Israel? That's what a lot of people on the progressi want you to do. let me be very clear. I'm unequivocal and and unwavering in my commitment to Israel's defense and its ability to defend itself And that's not going to change. But let's take a step back. October 7th. 1200 people are massacred. Many young people who are simply attending a music festival. Women were horribly raped, as I said. Then I say, today, Israel had a right, has a right to defend itself. We And how it does so matters. Far too many innocent Palestinians have been killed and we have got to get a deal do We were in Doha. We have to get a deal done. This war must end, and we must g that is about getting the hostag I've met with the families of the American hostages. Let's get the hostages out. Let's get the ceasefire done. But no change in policy in terms of arms and so forth. No. We have to get a deal done. Dana, we have to get a deal done When you look at the significance of this to the to the people who are living in that region. a deal is not only the right thi to do to end this war, but will unlock so much of what must happen next. I remain committed since I've been on October 8th, to what we must do to work toward a two state solution where Israel is secure and in equal measure. The Palestinians have security and self-determination and and d