Donald Trump: “It's our right, as a sovereign nation to choose immigrants that we…”

On the recordAugust 30, 2016

It's our right, as a sovereign nation to choose immigrants that we think are the likeliest to thrive and flourish and love us.

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Donald Trump asserts the right of the U.S. to select immigrants based on their potential to contribute positively to society.

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