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On the recordApril 21, 2013
if we could bring in the talent, even the talent we are educating in America, and keep them here to grow our businesses and grow our jobs, it is in the best interests of the country.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Durbin emphasizes the importance of retaining educated talent for economic growth.

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