But we've got a big border in Texas, with Mexico, obviously - and we've got a big border with Canada - Arizona is affected.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker notes the existence of major borders involving Texas, Mexico, Canada, and Arizona.
- In plain terms
- Texas and Arizona share borders with Mexico and Canada affects them.
- What can you take from it?
- Acknowledge geographic realities of border regions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do borders affect policy?
- Who controls borders?
Another view
Geographic facts do not explain policy solutions for borders.
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