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On the recordJune 27, 2011
To disparage this legislation by calling it 'amnesty' ignores our fundamental values of fairness and justice.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Durbin defends the legislation against accusations of being 'amnesty', emphasizing fairness.

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