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Dick Durbin: clearly, the REAL ID Act is a Draconian piece of legislation that would impose unnecessary hardships on the States and…

On the recordApril 20, 2005
clearly, the REAL ID Act is a Draconian piece of legislation that would impose unnecessary hardships on the States and the American people and lead us to turn away deserving refugees who are fleeing persecution. I sincerely hope the Senate Republican leadership, which has said they do not want this provision in this bill, will oppose its inclusion in the conference report. Madam President, I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Mississippi. Amendment No. 340
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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