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On the recordOctober 13, 2011
We cannot allow local U.S. Sheriff's Departments and State Authorities along our 2,000-mile border with Mexico to bear a disproportionate responsibility.
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Mike McCaul
Republican · Texas

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McCaul argues against overburdening local authorities with border security responsibilities.

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