Washington Week with The Atlantic

Webcast Extra - June 15, 2012

Special | 6m 31s

On the Webcast Extra: A fact check on President Obama’s claim that illegal border crossings were down and deportations were up.  Also, how are Republicans approaching immigration?  Plus, Hillary Clinton accused Russia of arming Syria with helicopters.  Is this part of a larger strategy to pressure Russia?  Also, when is a classified information leak good for the government?

Aired: 06/15/12

Rating: NR

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