Tester said he has a better perspective after visiting southern border

After a trip to the southern border, Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., said he has a new understanding of the issues the country faces with border security.

"This overall experience that I have had on the southern border provided me with a better perspective, which was what I was looking for," Tester said. "A better perspective on how we need to secure the borders, while we do it in the most cost-effective way."

Tester said Wednesday during a telephone press conference from Washington that he spent 36 hours along the southern border over the weekend. He met with Customs and Border Patrol officials, fa...