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The topic expanded further into cultural conversations about borders, language, and identity. Savage articulated his long-held belief that nations are defined by their borders and shared cultures, and stressed how the legacy of illegal immigration and societal division could destabilize societal cohesion.
Newsom, while affirming the significance of borders and a shared language, identified a fine line between addressing national security concerns and fostering an inclusive society. They both seemed to agree, however, on the dire need to reform immigration policies and to ensure that individual rights are balanced with the rule of law.