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On the recordNovember 1, 2018
Words have consequences. And the president's either off the cuff or certainly uninformed -- it is very, very daunting and disturbing to have a president giving an address about his plans for the border using, effectively, misinformation.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Reed emphasizes the importance of presidential words and their implications, particularly in the context of Trump's comments about military engagement at the border.

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