I think they'll be willing to support something very reasonable. I don't think the American people expect us to round up and deport 12 million people.
Marco Rubio: “I think they'll be willing to support something very reasonable. I don't think the American people expect us to round up…”
On the recordFebruary 1, 2016
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Rubio reflects on public expectations regarding immigration reform and deportation.
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