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William R. Richardson: The wall is a huge mistake. It is a geopolitical mistake. It is unworkable. It is going to cost $50 billion. Mexico is…

On the recordMarch 28, 2017
The wall is a huge mistake. It is a geopolitical mistake. It is unworkable. It is going to cost $50 billion. Mexico is not going to pay for it.
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William R. Richardson
New Mexico

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Bill Richardson criticizes the proposed border wall as costly and ineffective.

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