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On the recordMarch 13, 2013
I hope today's discussion is the start of a productive debate on immigration reform--one that seeks to serve this nation's workers and employers.
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Joe Courtney
Democratic · Connecticut

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Courtney emphasizes the need for a constructive immigration reform debate focused on workers' interests.

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