On the recordApril 29, 2019
This isn't mainly a border security issue, militarizing our border or erecting a wall. That is not going to stem this tide of refugees or asylees.
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congress.govThis isn't mainly a border security issue, militarizing our border or erecting a wall. That is not going to stem this tide of refugees or asylees.
Nita Lowey emphasizes that border security is not just about militarization.
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