Political Quotes

On the recordApril 21, 2013
People who do not like immigrants want to look at costs and not benefits.
Said by
Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Rubio critiques the negative perception of immigrants focusing on costs instead of benefits.

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