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On the recordMay 22, 2017
some money, relatively a small amount compared to what we spend overall, can actually affect change in a positive way: less illegal immigration, more reliable partner, less drugs.
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

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Lankford emphasizes the positive impact of small funding on immigration and drug issues.

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