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Jeh Johnson: we have to address the underlying causes in those countries

On the recordOctober 7, 2015
we have to address the underlying causes in those countries
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Jeh Johnson
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Johnson emphasizes the need to tackle root causes in Central America for effective border security.

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