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John Rutherford: If we have got the means to move people to the interior of the country, why can't we move them the other way?

On the recordApril 17, 2023
If we have got the means to move people to the interior of the country, why can't we move them the other way?
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John Rutherford
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Rutherford questions the ability to deport individuals compared to moving them within the country.

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