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John Cornyn: One last question. In Fiscal Year 2012, 683 illegal aliens from terrorist sponsor and terror watchlist nations were…

On the recordFebruary 12, 2013
One last question. In Fiscal Year 2012, 683 illegal aliens from terrorist sponsor and terror watchlist nations were apprehended.
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas

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Highlighting national security risks from illegal border crossings.

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