We have got to be able to maintain what we already, that 650 miles, and then continue to be able to expand out from there.
James Lankford: “We have got to be able to maintain what we already, that 650 miles, and then continue to be able to expand out from…”
On the recordMay 24, 2017
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Emphasizing the importance of maintaining existing border fencing before expanding.
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