On the recordApril 9, 2006
Well, it's important that we treat this as a national issue. It shouldn't get so partisan, as it has, because you are talking about people. We're talking about securing our borders.
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transcripts.cnn.comWell, it's important that we treat this as a national issue. It shouldn't get so partisan, as it has, because you are talking about people. We're talking about securing our borders.
Bill Richardson emphasizes the need for a national approach to border security rather than a partisan one.
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