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On the recordApril 21, 2013
This is not just some increase in the economic health of the country. It is $2.7 trillion in advantage, reducing the deficit by having more people working.
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Rubio highlights the economic benefits of immigration reform, including deficit reduction.

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