Perry says he’s uniquely qualified to fight illegal immigration

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Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry touted his experience protecting the southern border during the undercard debate Thursday, citing his 14 years as chief executive in a border state.

When asked by Fox News’ Bill Hemmer if he would break “apart” families of illegal immigrants, Perry dodged, redirecting the question to Washington’s failure to lead on the issue.

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