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On the recordMay 19, 2014
But this poor Marine, he inadvertently crossed, I mean, in no way, shape, or form is he a drug trafficker, a gun trafficker.
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Juan Vargas
Democratic · California

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Vargas defends a Marine who accidentally crossed into Mexico, stressing his honorable service.

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