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John Hoeven: Border security is national security, and I am trying to understand how $14 billion to house, transport, and provide…

On the recordOctober 30, 2023
Border security is national security, and I am trying to understand how $14 billion to house, transport, and provide other services to individuals coming here illegally, won't just encourage more to come?
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John Hoeven
Republican · North Dakota

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Hoeven questions the effectiveness of funding for border security in preventing illegal immigration.

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