Cornyn panders: Local leaders should be consulted on border wall plans
ALAMO, RGV – U.S. Sen. John Cornyn says local leaders should be consulted when it comes to construction of a border wall.
There has been dismay by some Rio Grande Valley officials and eco-tourism leaders about plans to build a wall through the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge in Alamo.
“I’ve always believed it was imperative for federal officials to consult with local leaders on what the appropriate solutions might look like and it may well be rather than a physical wall in some of these places, that technology will allow the Border Patrol to do their job just as effectively,” Cornyn said, responding to a question from the Rio Grande Guardian in a conference call.
“That’s why I would stress the importance of a comprehensive plan that includes more than just a wall or fence or infrastructure, but includes technology and people because obviously if somebody is coming across then you’re going to need a Border Patrol agent there to detain them.”
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