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On the recordJune 27, 2017
I think that would go a long way to explain to the American public why there are other, more effective ways to utilize our resources to make sure we secure the border.
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Maggie Hassan
Democratic · New Hampshire

Editor's note · Context

Hassan emphasizes the need for a cost-benefit analysis on border security proposals.

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