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On the recordOctober 2, 2017
the unique rights and privileges for Americans to be secure in their persons, papers, houses, and effects is a constitutionally protected right
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

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Lankford emphasizes the constitutional rights of Americans during border security discussions.

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