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John McCain: General Kelly warned that the potential threat of terrorists crossing our Southern Border 'is extremely serious' and…

On the recordApril 21, 2015
General Kelly warned that the potential threat of terrorists crossing our Southern Border 'is extremely serious' and called the budget cuts under sequestration 'a catastrophe which could effectively put me out of business.'
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain cites General Kelly's warning about the serious threat to border security due to budget cuts.

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