On the recordOctober 4, 2016
There are criminal aliens in this country Tim, who have come into this country illegally, who are perpetrating violence and taking American lives.
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transcripts.cnn.comMike Pence: “There are criminal aliens in this country Tim, who have come into this country illegally, who are perpetrating violence…”
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Mike Pence defends Donald Trump's immigration stance by stating that there are criminals among illegal immigrants.
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