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John Hoeven: “Border security is national security.”

Featuring: John Hoeven, Republican | U.S. Senate North Dakota

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10.2.25 Senator Hoeven on Newsmax with Rob Schmitt

Published | Video Starts at 01:54

Are they going to say, should we, if you ask them, should we have a secure border? They're going to say, we absolutely should have a secure border. Border security is national security. Before you even get to your point, then you shouldn't be providing free benefits, whether it's health care or other benefits as well. Overwhelmingly Americans are opposed to that. (01:54–01:57)

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Asserts that securing the border is essential for national security.

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