Political Quotes

On the recordJune 23, 2013
These business leaders came to this country to build a better life.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Readout of the President's Meeting with Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs on Economic Impact of Immigration Reform

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