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John F. Kelly: “They're coming here for a reason, and I sympathize with the reason. But the laws are the laws.”

On the recordMay 10, 2018
They're coming here for a reason, and I sympathize with the reason. But the laws are the laws.
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John F. Kelly

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John Kelly emphasizes the importance of adhering to immigration laws.

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