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On the recordJune 27, 2011
In other words, if they are willing to die for our country and wear our uniform, we ought to give them a chance to be citizens, but under no other circumstances.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Durbin advocates for citizenship for military enlistees under the DREAM Act.

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