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Edward M. Kennedy: “The economic contributions of immigrants are something we ought to know and understand.”

On the recordJuly 12, 2006
The economic contributions of immigrants are something we ought to know and understand.
Said by
Edward M. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Source
congress.gov
Jul 12, 2006

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the importance of recognizing immigrants' economic impact.

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