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On the recordFebruary 6, 2024
Daily removals are nearly double what they were compared to pre-pandemic averages. The vast majority of individuals encountered at the southwest border throughout this administration have been removed, returned, or expelled. Secretary Mayorkas is enforcing the law. Madam Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from California (Mr. Ruiz).
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Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi
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Feb 6, 2024

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