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Jodey Arrington: When people tell you who they are, believe them, and I believe they are, for whatever reason and rationale, for an open…

On the recordMay 7, 2024
When people tell you who they are, believe them, and I believe they are, for whatever reason and rationale, for an open border.
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Jodey Arrington
Republican · Texas

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Arrington criticizes the administration's stance on border security.

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