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On the recordNovember 14, 2007
What we have to do is create a comprehensive solution to the problem. Now, I have already stated that as president I will make sure that we finally have the kind of border security that we need. That's step number one.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Barack Obama outlines his approach to immigration reform, emphasizing border security.

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