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Angus King: “To say we can close our borders and stop having people come to this country and maintain continued economic growth just…”

On the recordJanuary 31, 2017
To say we can close our borders and stop having people come to this country and maintain continued economic growth just does not square with economic principles.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

Editor's note · Context

King argues that immigration is essential for economic growth.

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