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James Talarico: “But I also think we need to keep out folks who want to do us harm, and public safety is the most important thing the…”

On the recordJune 13, 2026
But I also think we need to keep out folks who want to do us harm, and public safety is the most important thing the government does.
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James Talarico
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing public safety in relation to immigration.

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