Focusing on key areas for wall construction along the US-MX border can enhance security in high-risk zones, effectively deterring illegal crossings and channeling resources efficiently

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Focusing on key areas for wall construction along the US-MX border can enhance security in high-risk zones, effectively deterring illegal crossings and channeling resources efficiently

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Opposed voting positions

Build a wall in key areas along the US-MX border

Opposing arguments

Allocating resources to wall construction along the US-MX border, even in targeted areas, could divert funds and attention from other potentially more effective security strategies

Quotes that support the claim

"Deploying the wall system in high priority areas—particularly urban areas where illegal border crossers can quickly vanish into the surrounding community—allows the USBP to decide where border crossings take place, not smugglers, and the USBP can deploy personnel and technology in complement to the border barrier."

Supported voting positions

Build a wall in key areas along the US-MX border

Supporting arguments

The presence of a wall along the US-MX border can reduce spontaneous or opportunistic attempts, as the physical obstacle necessitates more planning and risk for those attempting to cross

Voting issues

US-Mexico border management

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Build a wall in key areas along the US-MX border

US Politics

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