McALLEN, Texas (AP) — Democratic candidate Wendy Davis said Thursday that as governor she would pull Texas National Guard troops from the border if local officials determined they weren’t necessary.

The remarks followed Gov. Rick Perry’s announcement last month that as many as 1,000 National Guard troops would be deployed to the Texas-Mexico border to bolster security.

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