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John McCain: This was a national security issue first and foremost. Ever since 9/11, it's a national security issue. People came to…

On the recordJune 4, 2007
This was a national security issue first and foremost. Ever since 9/11, it's a national security issue. People came to Fort Dix, New Jersey, from across our southern border and tried to kill our soldiers. For us to do nothing is silent and de facto amnesty.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain discusses immigration reform, framing it as a national security issue and addressing criticisms of amnesty.

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