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Rick Perry: “The power of boots on the ground I don't think can be overstated.”

On the recordJune 23, 2014
The power of boots on the ground I don't think can be overstated.
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Rick Perry

Editor's note · Context

Perry argues that National Guard presence would deter illegal crossings.

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