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Beto O'Rourke: “The sensitivity is so great that not only have I but the other Congressman representing the area... have all pleaded…”

On the recordMay 6, 2014
The sensitivity is so great that not only have I but the other Congressman representing the area... have all pleaded with CBP not to construct that wall there at a cost of $5.5 million.
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Beto O'Rourke
Democratic · Texas

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O'Rourke highlights local opposition to a border wall project in El Paso.

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