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On the recordFebruary 9, 2013
When Government prioritizes enforcement and minimizes the benefits of the people and goods flowing through those ports, it does so at its own peril.
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Beto O'Rourke
Democratic · Texas

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Emphasizes the need for balanced immigration reform and investment in ports.

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