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Chris Coons: Respectfully, I think that distinction is false, and I think this request includes significant investments in things…

On the recordNovember 7, 2023
Respectfully, I think that distinction is false, and I think this request includes significant investments in things like non-intrusive inspection at the border ports of entry that would improve securing our border.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Senator Coons defends the President's funding request as essential for border security.

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