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On the recordJanuary 29, 2024
Here's what I worry about. If we don't try to do something when we have the moment to do something, all of those swing voters in swing states for whom the borders and number one priority have every right to look at us and you blew your opportunity. We were ready to give you a shot and you blew it. I don't see that as coming back as a reward to us. If we don't try, then shame on us.
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Kevin Cramer
Republican · North Dakota

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Cramer expresses concern about the political consequences of not addressing border issues.

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