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On the recordApril 26, 2023
Strong border security does not begin or end at the border. It requires interior enforcement to ensure that those who break the law and cross the border illegally face consequences and are deported.
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

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Lankford emphasizes the need for comprehensive border security and interior enforcement.

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