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Dick Durbin: “While I certainly agree with Senator Collins, we should be concerned about the other 10 percent that is coming across…”

On the recordNovember 7, 2023
While I certainly agree with Senator Collins, we should be concerned about the other 10 percent that is coming across the border. What are we doing about that?
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Durbin emphasizes the need to address border security beyond the majority of crossings.

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