Feb 12, 2004
It is time we quit doing that, we laid it on the table, and we addressed the issue.
John McCain
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John McCain was a prominent American politician and military officer who served as a United States Senator from Arizona from 1987 until his death in 2018. A member of the Republican Party, McCain was known for his bipartisan approach and commitment to national security. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, where he was a prisoner of war for over five years, an experience that shaped his political career and views on military and foreign policy.
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Feb 12, 2004
Our bill would, very briefly, first, strengthen national security by identifying undocumented immigrants living in the U.S.
Feb 12, 2004
It recognizes the need to identify the current work force that is here; to cause them to be documented.
Feb 12, 2004
Fixing the current system: our legislation reduces the existing backlog of applications for family-sponsored visas.
Feb 12, 2004
I believe that if we acknowledge the vital role of hardworking immigrants in our economy and create a comprehensive program, that it will be an important step toward reestablishing respect for our laws and restoring safe working conditions…
Feb 12, 2004
Our border is not secure. If we are going to assure the American people that we are going to win the war on terror, we have to have a secure border.
Feb 12, 2004
The legislation recognizes the importance of immigrant farm workers and respects and rewards their work.
Feb 12, 2004
It is time we all got together and sat down and came up with a common proposal and acted before we go out in the August recess, or we will not act in an election year.
Feb 4, 2004
No money shall be drawn from the Treasury but in consequence of appropriations made by law.
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