Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 28, 2024
I'm a former law enforcement officer. I have spent much of my career as a law enforcement officer. I will enforce the law. I will do what it takes to secure our border.
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Jeh Johnson
Democratic · New York

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Jeh Johnson emphasizes the importance of enforcing border security while also being fair and humane to those already in the country.

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