On the recordJanuary 9, 2017
It has to be the people's interest first, and I do think too often Congress has been complacent in supporting legislation that might make businesses happy.
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congress.govIt has to be the people's interest first, and I do think too often Congress has been complacent in supporting legislation that might make businesses happy.
Sessions emphasizes prioritizing the people's interest over corporate interests in immigration policy.
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