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On the recordApril 18, 2016
Cross-border travel, the efficient flow of goods and people across the border, and the security of our ports of entry are vital to the communities I am privileged to represent.
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Brian Higgins
Democratic · New York

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Higgins emphasizes the importance of cross-border travel and security for his constituents.

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