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The results became more and more apparent. Crime rates went down in the border region.
Alan BersinAlan Bersin For the first time since the second World War, we are not the sole dominant economy in the world.
Alan BersinAlan Bersin The Mexican people are increasingly middle class, and Mexico has substantially become a middle-class society.
Alan BersinAlan Bersin We can’t defend the country by looking at the borderline as the first line of defense rather than as the last line of defense.
Alan BersinAlan Bersin Migration should take place in accordance with lawful norms and secure and safe procedures.
Alan BersinAlan Bersin Trust and confidence that have been built is not something that should be abandoned without great consideration for the potentially grave consequences to the United States.
Alan BersinAlan Bersin We must rely on our allies and foreign governments to share information and data to secure our country.
Alan BersinAlan Bersin As a result of the U.S.-Mexico War in the 19th century, and the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848, half of what was Mexico was severed and became much of the western part of the United States.
Alan BersinAlan Bersin We have a combined population of half a billion people; peaceful trade-friendly borders that are the envy of the world.
Alan BersinAlan Bersin Migrants come up and no longer seek to evade the Border Patrol, but are actually left at the border by their smugglers.
Alan BersinAlan Bersin As former Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano pointed out, if you build a 50-foot wall, you’ll soon be confronted with a 51-foot ladder.
Alan BersinAlan Bersin Every air traveler entering Mexico is vetted against US databases.
Alan BersinAlan Bersin The cry of “Make America Great Again” reflects accurately that, after the fall of the Soviet Union, the sole superpower status of the United States is coming to an end.
Alan BersinAlan Bersin During the last eight to 10 years there have been continued efforts which have resulted in a strategic alliance with the Mexicans and improved safety and security at the border.
Alan BersinAlan Bersin There are plainclothes US officers stationed at airports in Mexico working with Mexican immigration officials to protect the United States.
Alan BersinAlan Bersin America should be working more with the Mexicans to prevent the flow of guns going south into Mexico that have fueled so much of the violence there.
Alan BersinAlan Bersin
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Teresa PeresTeresa Peres But it was now time for her to go away-to find someone who could show her what happiness was.
Lang LeavLang Leav Just because you haven’t seen how wonderful, beautiful, and special she is, doesn’t mean no one else will.
Norah RoseNorah Rose A memory is a star or a stain.
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Little PaulsonLittle Paulson Do your own thing and live your way of happiness.
Emily BockEmily Bock I’ve experienced departure far too much to have the courage and call anyone my own.
Mira R. AridiMira R. Aridi More often than I am not, all I need is the rise of my own lungs – I am already complete.
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Liz TrussLiz Truss Since man is mortal, the only immortality possible for him is to leave something behind him that is immortal since it will always move. This is the artist’s way of scribbling “Kilroy was here” on the wall of the final and irrevocable oblivion through which he must someday pass.
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