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On the recordApril 27, 2006
Whenever you look at the family that is being very productive, that has a great family life contributing to American society, but, in fact, they came here illegally, I don't think you can excuse the illegal behavior, but you also recognize they're not terrorists, they're contributing to our society.

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Hutchinson acknowledges the contributions of undocumented immigrants to society while discussing the need for law enforcement.

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