On the recordJuly 23, 2019
these days, to build a wall, money could come from anywhere, so you have to be making an argument all the time on behalf of what you have and what you need.
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congress.govthese days, to build a wall, money could come from anywhere, so you have to be making an argument all the time on behalf of what you have and what you need.
Serrano highlights the need for constant advocacy for funding amidst competing priorities.
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