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On the recordJuly 13, 2016
I am hoping this dialogue leads to some sense of awakening to Congress that we need comprehensive immigration reform.
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Brenda Lawrence
Democratic · Michigan

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Lawrence emphasizes the need for Congress to act on immigration reform.

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