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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Dec 17, 2009

Hmong men and women have come to this country to build a better life, and through their culture and contribution, they have enriched America as well.

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George W. Bush
@georgewbush· Republican · TX· Oct 8, 2008

Karina says, 'My dad went from garbage picking in Mexico to having a daughter going to Georgetown.'

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George W. Bush
@georgewbush· Republican · TX· Jul 3, 2008

These immigrants have helped transform 13 small Colonies into a great and growing nation of more than 300 million people.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Oct 19, 2007

Instead of driving thousands of children who were on the right path into the shadows, we need to give those who play by the rules the opportunity to succeed.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Sep 14, 2007

So this month and every month, let's reaffirm our shared history as a nation of immigrants dedicated to prosperity and opportunity for all.

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Joseph Biden
@josephbiden· Democratic · DE· Apr 22, 2007

We must never forget that America is a nation of immigrants, and that we must always welcome and celebrate their contributions.

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George W. Bush
@georgewbush· Republican · TX· Nov 27, 2005

America has always been a compassionate nation that values the newcomer and takes great pride in our immigrant heritage.

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George W. Bush
@georgewbush· Republican · TX· Nov 27, 2005

By enforcing immigration laws, the Federal government is protecting the promise of a tolerant, welcoming America.

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George W. Bush
@georgewbush· Republican · TX· Oct 21, 2005

As Secretary Chertoff told the Senate this week, our goal is to return every single illegal entrant, with no exceptions.

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George W. Bush
@georgewbush· Republican · TX· Oct 21, 2005

We want to stop people from crossing into America illegally and to quickly return the illegal immigrants we catch back to their home countries.

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