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Tom Tancredo: “At the present time, it is not. But if we pass this amendment, it would be, yes. There has to be some sort of penalty…”

On the recordJune 14, 2007
At the present time, it is not. But if we pass this amendment, it would be, yes. There has to be some sort of penalty assessed to the law that is already on the books or, of course, it is of no value. That is why so many cities have adopted these sanctuary city programs, and that is why we have to do something about it.
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Tom Tancredo
Colorado

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Discussing the need for penalties in immigration law during a debate on an amendment.

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