On the recordFebruary 6, 2017
I would note that the urgent border security crisis facing our Nation is not occurring at our Southern Border, but rather is one of President Trump's own making.
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congress.govI would note that the urgent border security crisis facing our Nation is not occurring at our Southern Border, but rather is one of President Trump's own making.
Thompson asserts that the border security crisis is a result of Trump's policies.
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