WATCH: 'If You Don't Think Walls Work, Just Ask Israel,' Says Trump

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump drew cheering and applause during last night's presidential debate by referring to Israel's 'wall' as a successful example of border security.

Nov 11, 2015 2:53 PM

Donald Trump answers a question during the first official Republican presidential candidates debate of the 2016 U.S. presidential campaign, in Cleveland, Ohio, Aug. 6, 2015. — Reuters

Donald Trump: And I will tell you, we are a country of laws. We need borders. We will have a wall. The wall will be built. The wall will be successful. And if you think walls don't work, all you have to do is ask Israel. The wall works, believe me. Properly done. Believe me.

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

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