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On the recordNovember 29, 2016
That is smart. But, what would also be smart is--all of these Border Patrol agents that are taking care of these kids, like day-care operators. That is not smart.
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

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Carper criticizes using Border Patrol agents for non-enforcement roles.

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