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On the recordMarch 26, 2014
Let's replace the antiquity that is our broken immigration system with one that reflects our values as a country. The hole in our border security is wider than the Grand Canyon the gentleman from Utah mentions. Let's fix that. The hole in our values is wider than the Grand Canyon. Let's fix that. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to bring up H.R. 15 to demand a vote on the bipartisan immigration reform bill that honors our American values. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair would advise that all time has been yielded for the purpose of debate only.
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Jared Polis
Democratic · Colorado
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