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On the recordJuly 12, 2023
At a time where we're seeing persistent record low unemployment levels, we're not talking about the immigrants coming here to take jobs from anybody else. We need the workforce, and I've heard that from leaders in every industry across the board.
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Alex Padilla
Democratic · California

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Emphasizes the need for immigrants in the workforce amid low unemployment.

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