The measures we have taken since 2005 to secure the border have been successful in significantly lowering the number of illegal immigrants seeking to unlawfully cross the border, including a 27-percent reduction this year.
On the recordMay 19, 2009
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Schumer emphasizes the success of border security measures since 2005.
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