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On the recordJanuary 15, 2019
This could include enhanced electronic surveillance between ports of entry. This could include additional personnel at all ports of entry to increase checks. And, frankly, in communities like I represent, it should involve increasing DEA agents to take care of the gangs that are trafficking in these illegal materials. But most importantly, we need a President who understands you don't stop the drug trade or undocumented migration of individuals by shuttering the entire Department of Homeland Security or furloughing the border agents or making them go to work with no pay. He has got the wrong answer for what America needs to address in border security. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Members are reminded to refrain from engaging in personalities toward the President.
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Marcy Kaptur
Democratic · Ohio

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