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On the recordApril 15, 2024
Senator Lankford himself said that a top Republican told me that if I try to move a bill that solves the border crisis during this election year he will do whatever he can to destroy me.
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Dan Goldman
Democratic · New York

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Goldman cites Lankford's warning about political repercussions for addressing border issues during an election year.

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