Political Quotes

On the recordMay 1, 2013
I am committed to commonsense immigration reform that would institute a fair and effective immigration system.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Joint Statement by President Barack Obama of the United States and President Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico

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