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John McCain: The biggest victim of the status quo is the immigrant who is here living in the shadows.

On the recordApril 29, 2009
The biggest victim of the status quo is the immigrant who is here living in the shadows.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain highlights the plight of undocumented immigrants under current laws.

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