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Beto O'Rourke

U.S. representative, D-El Paso

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Beto O'Rourke, an El Paso Democrat, represents Congressional District 16 in the U.S. House, where he serves on the Homeland Security and Veterans' Affairs committees. He is a former El Paso city councilman.

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We can do better, Gov. Perry

We can follow our conscience and calmly accept the migrant children on the border in their hour of need. Or we can do what the governor has done: sensationalize a humanitarian crisis and prey on fears.