Rep. Tom McClintock: Why our border matters

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Every nation has a natural right and responsibility to determine who is admitted to its borders. This is what defines a country and ultimately determines whether its culture, values, and institutions will endure.

The unique qualities that develop within each country’s borders naturally make some more desirable places to live than others. These differences drive immigration patterns. The more successful a nation, the greater the demand to immigrate to it.

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