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On the recordFebruary 13, 2003
I want to raise one subject with the Secretary, General Eberhart, and Admiral Ellis. There is a dirty little secret about homeland security that I believe needs to be examined and remedied as soon as possible, and that is the fact that our borders are not secure.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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Senator McCain discusses border security issues and their implications for homeland security.

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