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Bruce Westerman: We need to ensure that our environmental laws do not compromise Border Patrol's ability to detect, identify, track, and…

On the recordFebruary 14, 2018
We need to ensure that our environmental laws do not compromise Border Patrol's ability to detect, identify, track, and respond to cross-border violations.
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Bruce Westerman
Republican · Arkansas

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Westerman emphasizes the need for operational flexibility for Border Patrol amid environmental regulations.

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