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On the recordFebruary 3, 2015
I hope that is wrong. But, when you look back at the legislation about a year and a half ago, I can point out any number of things that I was not enthusiastic about, but I still believe that part of the solution for the issues that are before us is comprehensive immigration reform done right.
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

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Senator Carper expresses hope for comprehensive immigration reform despite past challenges.

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