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November 15, 2018

Pentagon Chief Admits No Long-Term Plan for Border Troop Deployment
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Pentagon Chief Jim Mattis is defending President Trump's decision to
send thousands of troops to the U.S.-Mexico border, saying it's
providing the soldiers with good training for war. Mattis toured a newly
constructed military base near the border in Mc Allen, Texas, Wednesday
alongside Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen. When asked by a
soldier what the objectives of the deployment were, Mattis responded,
"Long term, it is somewhat to be determined." The visit came as some
migrants arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border in California attempted to
enter the U.S. Wednesday. At least nine people were arrested by Border
Patrol.


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