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Mike Lawler: “The border was not secure.”

Featuring: Mike Lawler, Republican | U.S. House, New York, District 17

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Congressman Mike Lawler Explains His Positions on Immigration at RCC Town Hall

Published | Video Starts at 06:18

… recognize there has to be a way to address some of the larger issues pertaining to immigration. But the fact is that for 40 years, the trust has been broken. The border was not secure. You had people who were committing crimes. You have sanctuary cities that refused to cooperate, and you have an immigration system that isn't working. (06:18–06:21)

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Asserts that the border was not secure.

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