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Minnesota Guard commander: Bush border plan is 'doable'

by Cathy Wurzer, Minnesota Public Radio
May 16, 2006

President Bush has proposed sending 6,000 National Guard troops to patrol the U.S.-Mexican border for illegal immigrants. Some are concerned the Guard is becoming over-extended, since many units are also serving in Iraq. The head of Minnesota's National Guard, Gen. Larry Shellito, says Bush's plan is "doable." He spoke with MPR's Cathy Wurzer.

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