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On the recordNovember 1, 2018
There has been no indication that this is a direct national security threat to the United States. We have to protect our borders.
Said by
Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Reed states that the caravan is not a direct national security threat and emphasizes the role of Customs and Border Patrol in border protection.

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