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On the recordMay 6, 2009
I believe Southwest border violence is a very significant threat and if we don't intervene aggressively now, it will have horrific consequences to our security.
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Barbara Mikulski
Democratic · Maryland

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Mikulski emphasizes the urgent need to address border violence for national security.

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