I think it would be such a tragedy if we became sidetracked on whether or not the 11 million here who responded to the help wanted sign at the border can never become right with the law and never have the aspiration to become an American.
Gutierrez emphasizes the importance of allowing undocumented immigrants a path to legal status.
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Absolutely not. Let's remember something. This was not part of the campaign in November.
53% is the absolute majority of the electorate; that with lesser margins laws are passed.
So, don't let anyone tell you that statehood will somehow diminish our cultural pride and heritage.
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