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On the recordFebruary 9, 2013
Instead of further militarization of our Southern Border, we need to invest in the movement of people and goods through our land ports.
Said by
Beto O'Rourke
Democratic · Texas

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O'Rourke advocates for investment in ports over militarization at the border.

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