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James Hill: The fence takes on symbolic proportions just by the idea that we are putting up a wall, some people like to call it. But…

On the recordOctober 8, 2003
The fence takes on symbolic proportions just by the idea that we are putting up a wall, some people like to call it. But this fence is not designed to keep the Israeli people out of Israel like the East Germans tried to do in East Germany trying to keep their people in. This is to protect the Israeli people. As the gentlelady from California (Ms. Linda T. Sanchez) so eloquently said, until you have been there and seen if for yourself, you really do not have a great appreciation for it.
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James Hill
Republican · Arkansas

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Discussing the symbolism and purpose of the fence in Israel.

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