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On the recordApril 29, 2008
I look at the statistics, and absolutely I support the mandate of Congress. You say 700 miles, but when you calculate curves in the border, it comes out to 854 miles, as the gentleman has said. The 22 metric tons of drugs and you add to that the 368 tons of----
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Steve King
Republican · Iowa

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Discussing border security and drug statistics during a House floor debate.

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