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José E. Serrano: “These days, to build a wall, money could come from anywhere, so you have to be making an argument all the time on behalf…”

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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José E. Serrano
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Serrano highlights the need for constant advocacy for funding amidst competing priorities.

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