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On the recordFebruary 9, 1999
We need more money for border infrastructure, not less. The $140 million that Congress authorized is insufficient to meet the needs along our borders, much less to meet the needs of corridors throughout this Nation.
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Silvestre Reyes
Texas

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Reyes argues for increased funding for border infrastructure to address growing needs.

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