Josh Hawley said "Detaining people at the border is motivated by financial incentives and political calculations, rather than any legitimate or evidenced-base purpose." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJune 4, 2024

Detaining people at the border is motivated by financial incentives and political calculations, rather than any legitimate or evidenced-base purpose.

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Senator Hawley criticizes the motivations behind border detentions.

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