The Book of Grace. Suzan-Lori Parks

out. And a Border alone won’t do it. That’s why the Fence, the Border Fence, that’s why it’s a miracle. The Border Fence is a modern miracle.”

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      Yeah. That’s it. Keep it simple. It’s a speech. Talk about something they can all understand.

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      “This here. This is a crease. They see these creases and they know they’re done for. We all wear the uniform. And we wear it proudly. Sometimes I even sleep in mine.”

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      No, don’t tell them that.

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      “This crease makes a Fence all its own.”

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      “I caught those Illegals and their truckload of drugs and I did it single-handedly. So now I’m getting a medal for it. And I thank you.”

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      “Aliens. Sometimes the Alien is right in your own home. Sometimes right in your own blood. And you’ve got to build a wall around it.”

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      Maybe not that part but the first part. Yeah. Ok. Lead with Aliens then keep it down to earth. All right.

      He continues ironing.