On the recordOctober 19, 1999
I am concerned that detailing of agents to the southern border will result in more drugs coming across our northern border.
I am concerned that detailing of agents to the southern border will result in more drugs coming across our northern border.
Concerns about drug smuggling as resources are diverted to southern border.
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