Although in favor of adding a few new barriers in strategic locations on the US-Mexico border, Napolitano says building a wall from “sea to shining sea” would be wasteful. The border is “not in a crisis situation,” she says.
Confirmation hearings for members of President-elect Obama’s cabinet continue and in the hot seat today is Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano, nominated as Secretary of Homeland Security. Guest: Matt Benson, a political reporter for the Arizona Republic.