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“I don`t think this wall [Donald Trump wants to build], having the - there`s no way to force them to, but expecting the Mexicans to pay for it doesn`t make any sense either.”

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John Yarmuth is an American politician born on November 4, 1947. He is a prominent Democrat who has served as a U.S. Representative for Kentucky's 3rd Congressional District for many years. more

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