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Michael Burgess: “To ease the burden on our frontline border officials are ORR caregivers, as well as the American taxpayer, we must…”

On the recordJune 8, 2021
To ease the burden on our frontline border officials are ORR caregivers, as well as the American taxpayer, we must address the root causes of irregular migration.
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Michael Burgess
Republican · Texas

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Burgess emphasizes the need to tackle the root causes of migration to alleviate pressure on border officials.

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