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Yvette Clarke: “I hope that my colleagues on the other side of the aisle are paying attention and will recognize that their fixation…”

On the recordNovember 14, 2023
I hope that my colleagues on the other side of the aisle are paying attention and will recognize that their fixation solely on threats coming over the Southwestern Border is dangerous.
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Yvette Clarke
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Clarke emphasizes the importance of recognizing domestic terrorism threats over border concerns.

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