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On the recordMay 2, 2006
I believe at the end of the day, we'll see that it really had a negative effect and it backfired on those of us who are trying to move forward with something that is comprehensive, but yet a middle course.
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Mel Martinez
Republican · Florida

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Senator Mel Martinez discusses the negative repercussions of the immigration demonstrations on efforts to pass comprehensive immigration reform.

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