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On the recordMay 8, 2019
The question for this nation is, is that fence more important than Tyndall Air Force Base getting back under operation and Camp Lejeune and Cherry Point?
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John Garamendi
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Garamendi questions prioritization of border security over military readiness.

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