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Kris Kobach: I think this is a huge loophole, and I do not think the DHS Secretary should have this immense discretion.

On the recordApril 21, 2013
I think this is a huge loophole, and I do not think the DHS Secretary should have this immense discretion.
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Kris Kobach
Kansas

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Kobach criticizes the bill's provision allowing broad discretion for the DHS Secretary.

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