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On the recordNovember 29, 2016
From the United States Border Patrol perspective, not ever. Right? The first time you cross, there should be some type of consequence that leads to a deterrence.
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

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Lankford emphasizes the need for consequences for illegal border crossings.

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