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Ken Calvert: the chaos on our southern border reminds us of the perils of taking our eye off the ball and allowing our own hemisphere…

On the recordFebruary 23, 2021
the chaos on our southern border reminds us of the perils of taking our eye off the ball and allowing our own hemisphere to become a victim of strategic neglect here in Washington.
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Ken Calvert
Republican · California

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Highlights the dangers of neglecting border security and regional issues.

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