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On the recordApril 27, 2016
We still have the authority to hold people, and when the public safety is at risk--and the frustrating thing is is that maybe we do need to do some reform in the Congress, but a lot of this, there are tools available right now that the executive branch isn't using.
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Ron DeSantis
Republican · Florida

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Highlights the need for executive action on public safety regarding deportations.

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