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On the recordApril 28, 2015
So really what we're having here is a conversation that has to lead to a change in the Constitution of the United States.
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Luis Gutiérrez
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Gutierrez emphasizes the need for constitutional change regarding birthright citizenship.

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