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On the recordDecember 9, 2014
Many point to violence in Central America as the reason for the surge. Unfortunately, as we all know, there has always been violence in Central America.
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Jim Jordan
Republican · Ohio

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Jordan argues that violence in Central America is not a new issue affecting immigration.

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