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On the recordJuly 31, 2013
That is an important thing, particularly for folks in border communities where you have literally millions of people crossing back and forth every year, mostly for the purposes of commerce, and essentially helping to support the many American businesses along the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Joaquin Castro
Democratic · Texas

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Castro emphasizes the significance of border commerce for local communities.

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