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Ted Poe: Israel actually believes in and secures its border from criminals, terrorists and anyone else trying to illegally sneak…

On the recordJune 14, 2010
Israel actually believes in and secures its border from criminals, terrorists and anyone else trying to illegally sneak into Israel for any purpose. Israel doesn't allow ships to go into the terrorist-run area of Gaza without first being searched for contraband. However, in light of the recent unsuccessful attempt of six ships to run the Israeli blockade into Hamas-controlled Gaza and in an apparent attempt to placate the Palestinians, the White House is giving Israel advice on border security. ``Don't be so tough,'' seems to be the message. If Israel followed America's border security plan, they would be crippled by terrorist attacks. If Israel followed America's border security plan, they would be overrun by rock-throwing illegals, drug smugglers, human traffickers, and increased border violence. Anyway, it's none of our business what Israel does. And who are we to give advice? America needs to be more concerned about our own disastrous border security than giving anyone else bad advice about their border security. And that's just the way it is.
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Ted Poe
Republican · Texas
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Jun 14, 2010

Editor's note · Context

The speaker discusses U.S. advice to Israel on border security in light of recent events.

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