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Russell Pearce: The invasion of illegal aliens we face today--convicted felons, drug cartels, gang members, human traffickers, and even…

On the recordApril 23, 2012
The invasion of illegal aliens we face today--convicted felons, drug cartels, gang members, human traffickers, and even terrorists--pose one of the greatest threats to our Nation.
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Russell Pearce

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Describing the perceived threats posed by illegal immigration.

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